During a ceremony held on Wednesday, May 8th at the Westfield School 21 students from Perry High School and Westfield graduated from the 2012-2013 Perry Chamber of Commerce Youth Leadership program. The annual program offers high school juniors the opportunity to develop leadership skills as well as immerse themselves in the workings of State, City and County Government among other opportunities for one-of-a-kind experiences throughout the year.
The 2012-2013 class schedule allowed the students to meet leaders in their community and gain first-hand knowledge of what their jobs entail. The experiences included:
August - Opening Day – Rozar Park
Sept. – City Government Day
October – Health and Human Services Day
November – Economic Development Day
December – Robins Air Force Base Day
January – Tourism Day
February – State Government Day