Westerville North High School students Efrah Ali, Victoria Bassey, Whitney Damson, Rachel Skidmore and Umuhawa Kamara have been selected to partake in the Bright Futures Leadership Program. For nearly 20 years, the program has been building the leadership skills of high school juniors who show incredible promise. These pupils were nominated to become part of the group, and they were required to complete an application process. Students from more than 70 Central Ohio high schools applied.
On ten Saturdays from January to June, Bright Futures participants gather for workshop sessions including (but not limited to) social justice advocacy, leadership development, positive self-image, college preparation and social media safety. Hosts of women leaders, all of whom are experts in their fields, facilitate the meetings. Participants will also engage in community service projects and attend the 2016 Women of Achievement Luncheon, where a select group of Columbus women who have made extraordinary contributions to their families, workplaces, and communities will be honored. The program will conclude with a graduation ceremony.