The 27th annual Student Leadership Conference, themed “The Leadership League,” was conducted June 29-July 1 at the University of Hawaii at Manoa campus ADVERTISING The 27th annual Student Leadership Conference, themed “The Leadership League,” was conducted June 29-July 1 at
The 27th annual Student Leadership Conference, themed “The Leadership League,” was conducted June 29-July 1 at the University of Hawaii at Manoa campus
More than 300 student leaders, facilitators and advisers, including participants from the Big Island, attended the event organized by the Hawaii State Student Council. HSSC chairperson Katelyn Shirai and adviser Tiffany Frias hosted the three-day conference.
Participants attended workshops and breakout sessions which included topics such as “College and Career Readiness,” “With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility,” “Super Leadership,” “Presidential Summit,” “How to Just Be You,” “Taking Advantage of Opportunities,” Technology and You” and “Entrepreneur in You,” to name a few.
Delegates also bonded within their assigned groups, competed in “local olympics,” participated in tranquility activities and held discussions within their respective district meeting. A dance also highlighted the final evening.
The speaker showcase included Ty Sells from Ohio, who has developed a number of trainings, workshops and presentations to address the many complex issues that confront today’s young people; Jessica Worchel, board chair for Peace Child International Hawaii, who organizes a World Youth Congress Series, a biennial gathering of global young leaders who address and take action on global issues that are critical to young people; and Young Han, who wants to change the world for the better through his music.
He created a new genre of music dubbed “Hawaii pop,” recently released two singles and just kicked off a High School Music Tour in Honolulu.
More than 50 student leaders from Hilo, Waiakea, Kea‘au Middle and High, Honokaa, Kohala, Konawaena and Kamehameha schools represented Hawaii district.
“We gained an understanding to servant leadership and are now motivated to reach our fullest potential,” said Jodie Tokihiro, Waiakea High’s incoming student body vice president.
“It was a life-changing conference,” said junior Wesley Amuimuia. “We made a lot of new friends and are ready and excited for the school year.”
