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Pederson selected to attend Hugh O’Brian Leadership Program




 

 

CL Pederson, son of Cindy and Bret Pederson, was the sophomore recently selected by the Dupree School faculty and staff to attend this summer’s Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership Program. Kelci Bends wasselected as the alternate.  


The four day conference will be held at the University of SD in Vermillion and students will participate in programs designed to enhance their leadership skills. 


Students do activities and attend seminars with professionals that excel in volunteerism, media, education, philanthropy, and politics.  


In order to attend a conference, a student must be a sophomore and be selected by their school as someone that has shown great people skills and involvement and the potential to be a strong leader in their high school and community.  


The HOBY leadership program was developed in 1958 by Hugh O’Brian and is now held in 70 locations including all 50 states and 19 countries. 


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