Mallory
Calhoun
My name is Mallory Calhoun, and I am a junior
at Washington and Lee University. My interests
include racquet sports, finance, and traveling.
After college, I intend to pursue a career in
investment banking, which will begin with an internship
at Wachovia Securities in Charlotte, NC this summer.
Leadership Fayette County provides students with
a close look at a diverse array of career options
that range from medicine and law to the arts.
It is a valuable program that serves as a beneficial
learning experience for all involved.
Alexandra
"Alex" Keblesh
Freshman at West Virginia University. Studying
Pharmacy, Dean's list for fall 2005 semester,
4.0 G.P.A., Community Service Club, Honors Program.
Graduate of Fayetteville High School 2005, Valedictorian,
Student Body President.
The Leadership Fayette County program is a
great experience that allows high school students
to gain a greater understanding of the area
in which they live. It also allows students
from schools accross fayette county to form
lasting friendships and important connections.
I still have friends and keep in touch with
people that I met in LFC.
Shane
Dragan
Freshman at West Virginia University. Shane
enjoys skiing, rock climbing, boating, soccer,
movies and friends
“Leadership Fayette County is a great
opportunity for teenagers to get involved with
their community and learn what it has to offer
them, as well as what they have to offer it.”
Welcome to the Leadership Fayette County Website. Leadership Fayette County is a program for selected high school juniors across Fayette County . The purpose of the program is to promote essential leadership qualities in the students while providing first hand experiences in the business, government, and tourism sectors of Fayette County , West Virginia . Each year, 12 students from across Fayette County are selected for the program and to participate in nine monthly sessions. Those who successfully complete the curriculum are awarded with a $500 college scholarship to the school of their choice. These scholarships are made possible by donations from the local business community through the 501 c3 Fayette County Education Fund, Inc. - for more information, contact Dave Pollard by emailing: goshawk@birding-wv.com.
Leadership Fayette County is jointly developed and delivered by the Fayette County Chamber of Commerce, the Fayette County Board of Education, the Fayette County Chamber of Commerce and the Fayette County Education Fund, Inc. It is modeled after the highly acclaimed and successful Leadership West Virginia Program developed in 1991 by the West Virginia Chamber of Commerce and the State of West Virginia . The goal of the program is to provide Fayette County youth with the information and tools needed to enable them to make the choice to return to Fayette County to Live, Learn, Work and Play upon completion of their higher education.
Scholarships are awarded to the successful program graduates at an annual banquet feting the students and their parents. Past speakers for the graduation banquet have included Congressman Nick J. Rahall, II; then-governor Bob Wise; Goldman Environmental Award recipient Julia Bonds; Leadership west Virginia executive Director Paul Mayer; and in 2006 Benedum Foundation grants specialist Mary-Hunt Lieving.
Alexandra
"Alex" Keblesh
Shane
Dragan 
