Alex Crooks of Sullivan will be attending the Junior National Youth Leadership Conference in Washington, DC this spring, Mar. 21-26.
Crooks attends Sullivan Middle School and is currently in the seventh grade. He was nominated by his advisory teacher, Mrs. Heather Koch, to represent Sullivan Middle School for the 2009 conference.
The Junior National Young Leaders Conference (JrNYLC) helps scholars develop and sharpen their leadership skills by examining the leaders of the past and empowering them to make a positive social impact in their community and the world.
Geared toward looking at leadership through a practical everyday lens, JrNYLC incorporates a detailed examination of eight leadership traits and focuses on leaders in American history and social advocacy.
Distinctive site experiences, hands-on exercises and workshops bring these concepts to life, while students work together to develop action plans that affect change within their home and communities. For more information: www.cylc.org/jrnylc/.
Crooks is the son of Lisa Poehner of St. Clair and Mark Crooks of Oscoda, MI. He is also a dedicated member and player of the three-time undefeated championship Sullivan Football Association seventh grade football team coached by Randy Carey.