The Columbia County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the Youth Leadership Columbia County Class of 2021, presented by Gold Cross EMS. 

The 2021 class is comprised of 30 students, who represent five Columbia County public schools and two private schools in our area. The juniors and sophomores are some of the best and brightest among their peers, excelling in leadership, academics, athletics, music and the arts. 

Youth Leadership Columbia County is a program designed to educate through experience and motivate young leaders and enable them to take an active role in their community. Students interact with community leaders and decision makers and are exposed to community needs, issues and resources. Throughout the nine-month program, students focus on different aspects of our community including law enforcement, government, business and industry, technology, media, marketing and healthcare. For more information about the Youth Leadership program, visit columbiacountychamber.com.

The Youth Leadership Columbia County Class of 2021 includes:

Meredith Abell, Greenbrier

Emma Anderson, Greenbrier

Joshua Blasé, Augusta Christian

Davis Brooks, Greenbrier 

SarahPhoebe Cook, Lakeside

Cameron Crow, Greenbrier

Will Darley, Lakeside

Camdyn Douglas, Evans

Ethan Driver, Evans

Alex Griffin, Evans

Macy Harris, Greenbrier

Will Hattaway, Lakeside

Ryan Javaheri, Augusta Prep

Kennedy Lewis, Evans

McKenzie Matthews, Lakeside

Charlie McCoy, Lakeside

Austin McVean, Harlem

Kennedy McVean, Harlem

Brynlee Melear, Greenbrier

Kaavya Menon, Lakeside

Amelia Oswald, Lakeside

Nick Plantamura, Lakeside

Hannah Rigg, Lakeside

Sebastian Rivera, Grovetown

Jaden Seraphin, Harlem

Henry Stephens IV, Grovetown

Maddy Valles, Greenbrier

Reina Way, Grovetown

Bethany Wilson, Evans

Kate Yeargain, Evans