Fred Cooperwood was an eighth grader this year and was in leadership. He said it was nice to be with a good group and learn together. Fred said he learned more going on the field trips then sitting in a classroom and talking about leading. He said Gifford Farm was the best field trip because it was fun and they learned a lot. “I loved being a leader it made me feel good and it was a great experience,” said Cooperwood.

      Asher Lewis was another eighth grader in leadership. Asher said that the best part of leadership was working together and learning to do better teamwork. He said that the field trips did provide a better experience for learning. It gave them a atmosphere outside of school to learn. He also said Gifford Farm was his favorite field trip because it was very interesting. “This was a great thing and I loved being in it because I learned how tobe a leader,” said Lewis.

       Briana Simusa was a seventh grader on the leadership teams. She said that at the leadership conference she met a lot of new people. “I enjoyed it because I learned a lot about meeting new people and how to handle new people,” said Simusa.