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The American Red Cross of Central New Jersey Youth Leadership Conference was held August 1st through August 5th at the chapter in Princeton. Twenty-two area high school students participated in an action-packed week of learning and activities.
The students were trained with life-saving skills in first aid and CPR; glimpsed into the world of International Humanitarian Law and learned about the fundamental principles of the Global Red Cross Network and how they are applied; were inspired to volunteer in their communities with leadership skills learned through interactive activities with the Spark the Wave program; and learned how they can be instructors of Red Cross programs aimed to keep small children safe. A day dedicated to Government Relations had Representative Rush Holt (D-12) and Mercer County Freeholder Chair Pasquale "Pat" Colavita, Jr. as special guests discussing their roles in government, as well as ways young people can be more involved in their communities. |
(Pictured L-R) Red Cross Youth Coordinator Joelle Piercy,
conference participants Megha Shah (WWPHSS),
Vikram Kesavabhotla (WWPHSN), Mariah Guarnaccia
(Robbinsville HS), and Red Cross Intern Karthik Chalamala (Purdue University) at the Red Cross chapter in Princeton
with Rep. Rush Holt (D-12), pictured center.
Mercer County Freeholder P. Colavita |
