WPS Students Elected to HOBY Maryland and Delaware Leadership Programs

Berlin, MD – Worcester Preparatory School (WPS) Sophomores Kain Crossett, Beckett Green, Ayla Yonker, Ashton Browne, Jude Damouni and Jake Timmons have been selected to attend the prestigious Hugh O'Brian Youth (HOBY) leadership programs in Maryland and Delaware this summer.

 

HOBY, founded in 1958 by veteran actor Hugh O'Brian, is renowned as the country's top youth leadership development organization. With a mission to empower individuals to achieve their highest potential, HOBY has been instrumental in creating positive catalysts for change in homes, schools, workplaces, and communities. More than 500,000 HOBY alumni worldwide continue to lead the way as respected youth leaders.

 

Over the years, HOBY has graduated exceptional leaders who have made a significant difference within our global society through effective and compassionate leadership. The Leadership Seminar, which welcomes hundreds of sophomores from across Maryland and Delaware, provides a platform for students to expand their understanding of leadership potential and personal development. Through immersive experiences, guest speakers, panel discussions, and hands-on activities, students learn about personal, group, and societal leadership.

 

A career lunch facilitates meaningful conversations between students and professionals, promoting knowledge about education, careers, and entrepreneurship. Furthermore, the program emphasizes the connection between leadership and volunteerism through a group community service project, inspiring students to give back to their communities.

 

For more information on HOBY Maryland visit hobymd.org or HOBY Delaware visit hobydelaware.org.

 

Founded in 1970, WPS is a private, independent Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12 School, located in Berlin, Maryland.  Approximately 500 students attend from Maryland, Delaware and Virginia.  For more information about WPS, please visit www.worcesterprep.org or call 410.641.3575.