Fort Smith chamber names members of 2019 JLA class

The Fort Smith Regional Chamber of Commerce has named the Junior Leadership Academy Class of 2019. The number of students in the class has grown from 30 to 40 to include more students from the region.

The Junior Leadership Academy (JLA) was created by the Fort Smith Regional Chamber of Commerce and is supported by the Fort Smith regional business community. JLA is a program offered to high school juniors from Sebastian County who desire the opportunity to learn more about Fort Smith and the career opportunities available in our city.

Those chosen will meet community leaders from area businesses, government agencies and civic organizations. Students will also be introduced to an environment designed to enhance and develop their leadership skills which will benefit those participants throughout the rest of their life.

Participants were chosen through a selection process including an application, essays, reference letters and interviews.

Class of 2019 Participants:
Future School of Fort Smith:
Jayla Alston
Akia Thomas

Greenwood High School:
Kevin Douglas
Dacie Gamble
Molly Odell
Ramsey Pate
Camryn Presley

Hackett High School:
Torri Sherman

Southside High School:
Matthew Alt
Gabriella Collins
Miles Epperson
Seth Geoates
Will Green
Angelina Ha
Sadie Hanesworth
Sarah Long
Sidrah Raache
Lilly Smith
Grace Spradlin

Northside High School:
Jacob Biddle
Heather Boone
Jazzlyn Coleman
Sadie Eddins
Matthew Hollenbeck
Jose Leon
Garrett Locknar
Nadia Lougin
Ethan Martinez
Lexie Mosby
Gabriel Pendleton
Jordyn Releford
Xavier Robertson
Luke Stouffer
William Thames
TaDasia Thomas
Stetson Van Matre
Chaprelle Wanton
Zane Watson
Nour Yasin