Text and Photos By Deb Patterson InkFreeNews NORTH WEBSTER — The Owl’s Nest was filled with clapping, snapping fingers and chanting “K-Y-L-A” Wednesday evening, May 3, during the Kosciusko Youth Leadership Academy graduation banquet. The celebration was all led by Evelyn Magley, the first woman to own a … Read More
The 2022‐2023 class of the Kosciusko Youth Leadership Academy met Feb. 1 at First Christian Church where they learned about agribusiness in Kosciusko County.
Read MoreThe fifth cycle of “Warsaw Salutes You” banners will go on display this week for Veterans Day on East Market Street, Warsaw.
Read MoreThe KYLA application deadline is Wednesday, May 18.
Read MoreLocal military personnel are being honored thanks to a local Kosciusko Youth Leadership Academy member’s project idea.
Read MoreWARSAW — Humility and teamwork were the main topics of the Kosciusko Youth Leadership Academy banquet and graduation held Wednesday evening, May 1. Thirty-two high school students from five area schools graduated from the program. During their time in KYLA, students interacted with several guest speakers and focused … Read More
WARSAW — The Kosciusko County Youth Leadership Academy welcomed area healthcare industry leaders during its December meeting held at Fellowship Missions, Warsaw. The event focused on orthopedic and health care industries throughout the county and gave students the opportunity to learn more about career pathways in these booming … Read More
KOSCIUSKO — Kosciusko Youth Leadership Academy recently welcomed students to learn more about social services offered throughout the county during an event held at Combined Community Services, Warsaw. Stephen Possell, executive director of Combined Community Services, welcomed students and provided an introduction on CCS’s mission and the many … Read More
KOSCIUSKO — The Kosciusko County Youth Leadership Academy welcomed the class of 2018-2019 for the first time at its September meeting held at Baker Youth Club, Warsaw. The event invited new members of KYLA to meet and learn about the organization and their peers. KYLA students are selected … Read More
KOSCIUSKO — Kosciusko Youth Leadership Academy is now accepting applications for the 2018-2019 class year. Those wishing to apply currently need to be sophomores in high school entering into their junior year this fall. Applications can be picked up at the guidance counselors’ offices at Warsaw Community High … Read More
WARSAW — Developing vision and courage were the main topics of the Kosciusko Youth Leadership Academy banquet and graduation, held Wednesday evening, May 2. KYLA president Carl Lauster opened the event, stating that this is the program’s 25th graduating class. Since its inception in 1993, KYLA has graduated … Read More
WARSAW — Kosciusko Youth Leadership Academy held their January meeting at the Warsaw Ivy Tech Community College campus. The session focused on higher education opportunities and pathways for Kosciusko Youth Leadership Academy students. Presenters included Grace College’s Kearstin Criswell, director of student involvement, along with student involvement team … Read More
KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — This month’s KYLA educational session featured Kearstin Criswell, Director of Student Involvement, who provided attendees with an entertaining, interactive discussion on life leadership skills and how to recognize, apply, and expand them through continued education. Focused discussions included engaging others with respect and compassion, leadership … Read More
SYRACUSE — For the third time this season, the Wawasee girls basketball team lost on a shot in the final seconds as West Noble escaped with a 53-51 win over the Lady Warriors. Wawasee’s Aubrey Kuhn also held a fundraiser for the Kosciusko County Cancer Care Fund for a KYLA project during the game.
Read MoreWARSAW — Preliminary studies for an ice rink and park offices at Center Lake Park were signed Monday morning, Oct. 10, during the Warsaw Board of Public Works and Safety meeting. The study will cost approximately $15,000. The contract was signed with MAI Architects, Claypool. Larry Plummer, parks … Read More
KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Every year, approximately 30 students are selected from high schools in Kosciusko County to participate in the Kosciusko Youth Leadership Academy (KYLA). Selected members will spend several hours throughout their junior year learning about leadership in our community and participating in a community service project. … Read More
