Good morning, Gallia County. The ancient art of archery is just one of the life skills being taught to Mason County teens through their impressive Teen Institute program. With 50 students gathering at Point Pleasant's Family Support Center, these young people are gaining practical knowledge beyond traditional academics—from understanding current drug trends to learning about healthy relationships. Perhaps most eye-opening is the revelation that over 100 youths in the county school system experience homelessness, highlighting why these support networks are so vital.
Meanwhile, the future female leaders of our community are finding their voice at the third annual inspiHER retreat. More than 150 girls ages 9-13 converged at Gallia Academy High School for workshops designed to build confidence during those critical pre-teen years when self-esteem often wavers. With high school mentors and community professionals guiding sessions on everything from leadership to self-defense, these young women are developing the tools to navigate life's challenges with strength and resilience.
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🏹 Mason County teens learn life skills beyond the classroom. The spring Teen Institute event brought 50 students from all county secondary schools to Point Pleasant's Family Support Center. Organized by the Mason County Family Resource Network, the event offered seminars on archery, teen dating violence, current drug trends, and health education. "A lot of people don't understand or realize that we have over 100 homeless youths in our school system," noted Executive Director Greg Fowler, highlighting the importance of the prevention training. Participants also completed a community service project, packaging essential items for distribution at the support center.
👧 Young girls discover leadership power at inspiHER retreat in Ohio. Over 150 girls attended the third annual Gallia Retreat at Gallia Academy High School, participating in workshops designed to build confidence and essential life skills. The full-day interactive leadership modules focused on five core areas: leadership, confidence, resilience, self-care, and community service. Local high school juniors and seniors served as mentors, while professionals and community leaders delivered workshops on topics ranging from self-esteem to self-defense. The foundation targets girls ages 9-13, a critical period when confidence often declines and social pressures increase.
🏹 Mason County equips teens with vital life skills beyond the classroom. The annual Teen Institute event brought together 50 students from all county secondary schools at the Point Pleasant Family Support Center. Organized by the Mason County Family Resource Network, the program offered seminars on archery, teen dating and violence, current drug trends, and health education. "They are getting exposure to some important things in life that aren't available at school every day," explained Executive Director Greg Fowler. Participants also contributed to community needs by packaging essential items for distribution while various support agencies provided resource information.
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