Jacob York Wolfe, a resident of Tryon, recently attended the Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership Seminar held at Winston-Salem State University in Winston-Salem, N.C. June 6 – 8. Wolfe joined more than 100 other youth high school leaders from the region. Jacob attends Polk County High School.
Each spring, select area sophomores from public and private high schools convene at one of the 70 State Leadership Seminars across the country to recognize their leadership talents and apply them to becoming effective and ethical leaders. Student participants (known as HOBY Ambassadors) take part in hands-on activities, meet leaders in their state, and explore their own personal leadership skills while learning how to lead others and make a positive impact in their community.
At the end to their seminars, HOBY Ambassadors are challenged to give back by serving at least 100 volunteer hours in their communities. Students who complete the Leadership for Service Challenge within 12 months of their seminar are eligible for the HOBY Challenge award and the President’s Volunteer Service Award.
Jacob is the son of Jon Wolfe of Columbus and Jenny Wolfe of Tryon.

– article submitted
by Jenny Wolfe