Megal is an 11th grader at Saint Stephen’s Episcopal School in Austin and a fourth year Alumni Council member.

Being a Youth Facilitator will give me the opportunity to not only hone my leadership skills even further, but also explore Texas whilst reliving my experiences as a Lone Star...

Advika is a 7th grader in Fort Bend ISD and a first year Alumni Council member.

I want to be a Youth Facilitator because I want to ensure that all campers have an amazing experience. The camps have so much to offer in terms of leadership skills and enjoyment, and all campers should be...

Madeline is a 9th grader in Carroll ISD and a second year Alumni Council member.

I want to be a Youth Facilitator because I love working and helping with kids. When I did the camp as an incoming seventh grader I was so nervous and scared I wouldn't have a good time, but what reassured me...

Dhanvi is a 9th grader in Frisco ISD and a first year Alumni Council member.

I would love to be a Youth Facilitator to mentor younger students and to help them have an amazing experience like the one I had, and to learn more about history and science myself.

Brandon is a 10th grader in Denton ISD and a 5th year Alumni Council member.

I want to be a Youth Facilitator because I really like being able to educate young leaders. It is really awesome to see them all so eager to learn.

Brianna is a 10th grader in Denton ISD and a fifth year Alumni Council member.

I would like to be a Youth Facilitator because I love to help people learn how to be a better leader. I love to meet new people and I enjoy helping people be more successful and become the best leader they can...

Annalise is a 10th grader in Round Rock ISD and a fifth year Alumni Council member.

I have been to five Leadership Camps before, and was a Youth Facilitator for two of them. I really enjoyed these experiences and thought that they helped me grow my leadership skills a lot. I have always...

Elizabeth is a 10th grader in Klein ISD.

I want to be a Youth Facilitator because I want to help the shy kids come out of their shell. I was that shy kid when I first started at leadership camp and I want those kids that were just like me to break out and find themselves.

Yuti is a 9th grader in Frisco ISD and a first year Alumni Council member.

I want to be a Youth Facilitator because I love to learn about Texas history and I would like to inspire others to as well. I also attended camp as a camper and would love to come again to show others what a great...

Kate is a 9th grader in Stephenville ISD and a first year Alumni Council member.

I wish to be a Youth Facilitator to mentor and get to know Lone Star campers. I loved attending camp last year for the first time, and one of the reasons why was because of my Youth Facilitators. I simply want...

Ethan is a 9th grader in Kerrville ISD and a second year Alumni Council member.

I have many reasons why I would want to be a Youth Facilitator for Education in Action. I have a desire to lead and want to keep learning from the amazing program I have had a chance to be a part of in the...

Matthew is an 8th grader in Greenwood ISD and a first year Alumni Council member.

I would like to teach younger students because I feel that I can not only teach them, but I can also learn from them as well. I attended the LSLA last summer in Houston/Galveston area and I truly enjoyed it....

Drew is an 8th grader in Splendora ISD and first year Alumni Council member.

I want to be a Youth Facilitator because I want to help give other students the same great experiences that I had as a camper. They helped me form many lasting friendships, and learn the rich history of the Lone...

James will be a 10th grader in Clear Creek ISD and is a second year Alumni Council member.

As a fourth year Lone Star Leadership Academy participant, I have received an incredible amount of mentorship that has translated into leadership skills. I want to be a Youth Facilitator to further...

Kristopher is an 11th grader in Katy ISD and a fifth year Alumni Council member.

I want to serve as a Youth Facilitator this summer to continue my leadership development and gain new communication skills.

Tim is an 11th grader in Belton ISD and a fifth year Alumni Council member.

I want to be a Youth Facilitator again because I learned so much from the students that I led. They taught me how to have fun as we learned together and they also taught me how to be a better leader.

Abigail is a 9th grader in Springtown ISD and a first year Alumni Council member.

I want to be a Youth Facilitator because I like working with younger kids and seeing what they can accomplish.

Katherine is an 11th grader in El Paso ISD and a fifth year Alumni Council member.

I want to take advantage of this opportunity to refine my leadership skills by being put into a role that requires a practical application of those skills.

Charlize is an 11th grader in Fort Bend ISD and a sixth year Alumni Council member.

I want to be a Youth Facilitator because of my desire to connect with younger leaders. As a Youth Facilitator, I will provide campers advice, mentorship, and support as they overcome obstacles, hone their...

Delaney is an 8th grader in Hays CISD and a first year Alumni Council member.

I want to be a Youth Facilitator because I love the past experiences I’ve had at Lone Star Leadership Academy and this would be a great opportunity to build my leadership skills, and since I’m a Trailblazer, I...

Clara is a 9th grader in Richardson ISD and a first year Alumni Council member.

I am excited about going into the field of education and I believe that having the opportunity to work with campers will give me a chance to grow these skills. The Education in Action...

Lana is a 9th grader in Fort Bend ISD and a second year Alumni Council member.

I want to be a Youth Facilitator to encourage future leaders and strengthen my own leadership skills. I am a firm believer in empowering and inspiring others to reach for their goals. As a Youth Facilitator, I...

Kaila is an 11th grader in Katy ISD and a 1st year Alumni Council member.

Ever since I was in elementary, I've had a deep love for history and getting to look into stories of the past. This camp is an amazing opportunity to get to explore historical sites across Texas that I otherwise...

Jake is a 7th grader in Richardson ISD and a first year Alumni Council member.

I want to be a Youth Facilitator because I had an amazing experience last year in San Antonio. I believe I will be able to make sure everyone is having a good time and is organized. I believe it is a great idea...

Mia is an 11th grader in Santa Gertrudis ISD and a first year Alumni Council member.

I want to be a Youth Facilitator for the Lone Star Leadership Academy to be able to provide the same positive and educational experience I was given. By acting as a mentor, I am hopefully able to impact...

Natalee is an 11th grader in Dripping Springs ISD and a third year Alumni Council member.

I have enjoyed participating in the LSLA for the last three years. I have been able to help the younger students during what might have been a tough time for them being away from home for the first...

Sofia is an 8th grader at Lutheran North Academy and a first year Alumni Council member.

I want to be a Youth Facilitator to learn skills to help me become a better leader in the future, to prepare me in leadership situations, and to help others become the best leaders they can be.

Avery is an 8th grader in Birdville ISD and a second year Alumni Council member.

I want to be a Youth Facilitator because I enjoy helping both the campers and the Facilitators. I like to be able to help the campers feel more comfortable, as I went to camp for the first time, too, and can...

Yeva is an 11th grader in Round Rock ISD and a fourth year Alumni Council member.

I want to be a Youth Facilitator because I think that everyone deserves the chance to learn how to be a good leader. I would like to provide others the opportunity that I've received, appreciated, and loved...

Ryder is a 10th grader in Dripping Springs ISD and a second year Alumni Council member.

The Youth Facilitator position is something that I desired when I was a camper myself. As funny as that sounds, I really wanted to make a difference at the camp. This position is some thing that offers...

Hariharan is an 8th grader at Meridian School in Round Rock and a first year Alumni Council member.

I want to be a Youth Facilitator because I want to increase my skills in leadership in large groups/roles. Youth Facilitators have the opportunity to work with many different kids with many...

Sage is a 9th grader in Ore City ISD and a first year Alumni Council member.

I want to be a Youth Facilitator to continue improving myself so that I can be a better person for others to look up to and come to with problems. I'm the only person from my school who was given the opportunity...

Olivia is a 9th grader in Fort Bend ISD and a first year Alumni Council member.

I want to be a Youth Facilitator to further my leadership skills. By leading younger students, I will learn how to become a true leader. Additionally, as I have learned from past experiences at my church, I...