The LEAD Scholars Academy presented the 2016 Leadership Week on February 22-26. There were over 65 events planned during this week which featured keynote speakers such as Marc Mero, former WCW and WWE wrestling champion; Alex Sheen, founder of the \u201cBecause I said I Would\u201d international social movement; and Billy Boughey, professional baseball player for Philadelphia Phillies.<\/p>\n
The week started off with a leadership reception in honor of student leaders across campus with guest speaker, UCF Football Coach Scott Frost.<\/p>\n
Students also heard from local speakers such as Judge Andrew Cameron, Night Judicial Circuity Court of Florida; UCF Alumni Jesse Wolfe, founder of O’Dang Hummus Co., and Bobby Olszewski, commissioner for the City of Winter Garden.<\/p>\n
Jordyn Decker, LEAD Scholar student and Leadership Development director, stated, \u201cI learned that no matter the reputation that precedes a person, every person can have the biggest impact on those around them.\u201d<\/p>\n
The lectures, programs, events and workshops were open to students, faculty and staff members to help identify, recognize and develop leadership skills.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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