Woodburn teen selected for national leadership program

Jasmine Jackson, 16, of Woodburn, was among 50 students nationwide to be selected to participate in the Four Star Leadership program in Oklahoma City. The program offers leadership training, policy debate, speech competition and scholarships, and the opportunity to engage with national and global leaders. Jackson, a junior at Concordia Lutheran High School, was chosen for her demonstrated leadership abilities and outstanding character. She was selected twice as a Superior Cadet in her Junior ROTC unit, is involved in rowing, softball, drill team, color guard and earned an academic letter award. She plans to go to one of the military academies, or Texas A&M. Program sessions followed curriculum designed to develop leadership skills and challenge students through team-building exercises, collaboration, spontaneous problem solving and competition. Excursions provided participants opportunities to further develop and employ those skills through cultural experiences and service projects.