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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Jan. 23, 2004
Contact: Edmond McDavis III
(662) 241-7851
High school students flock to MUW for Hearin Leadership Conference
Columbus, Miss. - Once again about 100 students from Alabama, Arkansas,
Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi and Tennessee will attend the Hearin High
School Leadership Conference at Mississippi University for Women, which
kicks off today.
“[This] is an event for high school seniors who display leadership
qualities through their school, community, and extracurricular
activities,” Hearin program intern Sally Wells said. “Through dynamic
speakers, informative workshops and interaction with fellow leaders, the
conference offers a three-day leadership retreat that enhances
individual leadership qualities and encourages group dynamics.”
Guest speaker Curtis Zimmerman will address the high school students
during the weekend and workshops involving resume writing and
personality types will be held.
Hearin and W scholarships will be available for the attendants to earn.
Wells, a W Scholar, has been involved with Hearin since she was a
freshman. Wells said, “We have been planning since September to
coordinate a theme, Under the Big Top of Leadership, select leaders,
bring in new dynamic ideas from past retreats and create skits.”
Wells, along with other current MUW students will help administer the
events of the weekend.
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