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Session 5
Women's Leadership Initiative Program Session 5 - Mentee's
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Keirsten Wegener - Red Bud HS - SR
SELECTED FORMAL EDUCATION
Southwest Illinois College
ATHLETICS
March - Athlete of the Month
Varsity - Cheer Captain
LEADERSHIP
Chosen for the Women's Leadership Initiative Mentorship Program.
Rylie Myers - Chester HS - SR
SELECTED FORMAL EDUCATION
SIUC
SCHOLARSHIPS
Awarded Chancellor's Scholarship
Illinois State Scholar
ACADEMIC HONORS AND RECOGNITION
Chester HS Salutatorian - Summa Cum Laude Cords
National Honor Society Cords
Distinguished Yellow Jacket Award
Maintained a 4.0 GPA for 4 years of HS
Student of the Month
CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS
Interact Club
Spanish Club
Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) organization
ATHLETICS
The Lady Jacket Golf Team
The Fellowship of Christian Athletes
LEADERSHIP
Senator Terri Bryant Youth Advisory Council
Chosen for the Women's Leadership Initiative Mentorship Program.
Talia Carter - Red Bud HS - JR
ACADEMIC HONORS
4.4 High School GPA
LEADERSHIP/VOLUNTEER
2025 - 26 Fundraising Chair
2026 - 27 President FFA
Volunteer Kids for Christ Teacher
Chosen for the Women's Leadership Initiative Mentorship Program.
Volunteer - Coach Let Me Run Program
ATHLETICS
Club Soccer national team member with Lou Fusz Athletic
National Finalist for club soccer 2025 & 2026
Track & Field Varsity Team Member
3 years of varsity Basketball
Basketball varsity team MVP
4 All-Tournament team honors
All Cahokia conferences
CLUBS
FFA
2024 - 25 Reporter
1st place in Section 22 and 2nd place in the District
5 Food Science CDE
Monroe County 4H Club Treasurer
FBLA reporter
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Liberti Johnson - Sparta HS - SR
SELECTED FORMAL EDUCATION
SIUC
LEADERSHIP
Elected Freshman, Sophomore, and Junior Student Council President
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Elected Student Body President Senior Year
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Elected FBLA Secretary
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FCA (Fellowship Christian Athletes) Leader and Mentor
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Chief Editor, Sparta High School Yearbook
ACADEMIC HONORS AND RECOGNITION
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High Honors
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Algebra Award
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National Honor Society Member
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Voted Deserving Senior by Sparta High School teachers and staff
SCHOLARSHIPS
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Orlan W. Pflasterer, M.D. Foundation Scholarship
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Daniel Thomas Memorial Scholarship
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Boynton-Gillespie Scholarship
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Theta Delta Chapter of the Delta Theta Tau Scholarship
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Sparta Eagles Scholarship
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Randolph County Fair Scholarship
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Arthur Werre Scholarship (First National Bank of Steeleville)
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Randolph County Democrat Scholarship
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Women's Leadership Initiative Scholarship
ATHLETICS
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Four-Year Varsity Basketball Letterman
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Varsity Basketball Award
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Free Throw Award
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All-Tournament Team – Lady Jacket Mid-Winter Classic
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Competed in Varsity Track & Field
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Competed in Varsity Softball
CAREER AND TECHNICAL ORGANIZATIONS, FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA (FFA)
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Greenhand Degree Award
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Ground Zero Leadership Conference Participant
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Illinois Section 22 5th Place Individual Creed Speaking CDE Award
FUTURE BUSINESS LEADERS OF AMERICA
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FBLA Secretary
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2nd Place – Southern Regional Conference, Sports & Entertainment Management
CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS
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Student Council
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National Honor Society
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Fellowship of Christian Athletes (Member, Leader & Mentor)
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Future Farmers of America
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Future Business Leaders of America
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Science Club
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Leo Club
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Math Team & Math Club
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Women's Leadership Initiative
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Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD)
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LifeSavers Peer Support Program (Selected as 1 of 6 trainees)
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Chief Editor; Yearbook (Layout Editor, Designer, Reporter/Writer, Photographer)
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Actress in 11 Incompetent Jurors (Theater)
Addison Chaduet - Gibault HS - JR
Chosen for the Women's Leadership Initiative Mentorship Program.
Session 5 Midway Dinner
Every session, our teams come together for an exciting opportunity to connect, exchange innovative ideas, and strategize for the rest of the session. It’s all about collaboration and inspiration as we pave the way forward!
We shared information to help our mentees navigate the program and set them on the right path to success.
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Collaboration and Team Building
Our team gathered for a presentation by Jamie Christine of Phoenix Massage Therapy, who took us on a journey into our future through meditation. Then, team-building exercises and all-around fun.
Team-building exercise, the "marshmallow tower" typically refers to the Marshmallow Challenge, a popular team-building and engineering exercise. The goal is to build the tallest freestanding structure possible out of 20 sticks of spaghetti, one yard of tape, one yard of string, and a single marshmallow, which must sit at the very top. The goal is to encourage your team to communicate and work together to achieve a goal.
This was a great evening with our teams; it will definitely remain part of our annual schedule.
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Etiquette Seminar
Women's Leadership has created an insightful training program focused on social etiquette. In today's world, your image is shaped by various factors—whether you're dining with a business partner, interviewing for a job, or starting college. Social media, personal presentation, and your resume all contribute to how you present yourself. Unlike previous generations, you have more opportunities to showcase your abilities, and by mastering the intricacies of today’s social environment, you can truly thrive.
The evening began with lessons on table etiquette, teaching participants how to set a formal dining table. We shared a meal together while discussing the challenges of higher education and career paths. The program proceeded with resume reviews and evaluations, culminating in speed interviews between mentees and mentors, providing mentees with valuable insights.
Our team had the opportunity to give back to the community during a dedicated day of service. Our staff and mentors gathered at the Randolph County Humane Society to lend a helping hand. We assisted in cleaning the animals' facilities and took time to cuddle with them, providing them with love and attention in what can otherwise be a lonely situation.
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Success Dinner
We concluded Session 5 with our Success Dinner. We shared a delightful meal at 1860 Public House. Our guest Speaker was Senator Terri Bryant.
During the dinner, all of our mentors and mentees engaged in conversations about their achievements and the lessons they learned throughout the program. We watched as these young women evolved from strong candidates in women's leadership to potential future leaders of our communities. After sharing a meal together, each team received a certificate of completion, and the mentees were awarded scholarships to help cover upcoming expenses as they transition to the next stage of their lives.
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