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Young leaders selected as school board representatives

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From left is Ella Adkins, Chloe Pennings and Elijah Nilson

Young leaders at Williamsport Area High School are selected each year to serve as school board student representatives.

This year’s student representatives, seniors Ella Adkins, Elijah Nilson and Chloe Pennings, are active in their school community, playing roles in everything from National Art Honor Society to clubs, improv troupes and more.

In their role as representatives, the three AP and honors students will provide regular updates to the school board at each meeting throughout the 2024-25 school year about what is happening “on the hill,” spotlighting news in the areas of athletics, academics, events and student life.

In addition to her participation on the tennis and wrestling teams, Adkins is a member of the orchestra’s Strolling String, executive board, Model UN and founder of the school’s Aquarium Club. She’s also a 2024 National Honor Society inductee. With aspirations for career in politics, she volunteers her time with State Rep. Jamie Flick, R-South Williamsport, and Mayor Derek Slaughter. She also volunteers for Make-a-Wish Foundation.

Nilson is a member of the school’s improv troupe, “Without a Cue,” and serves as president of the Drama Club. Musically, he’s a member of the high school’s Millionaire Singers a cappella group and PMEA Choir. He also serves on his class’s executive board and a 2024 National Honor Society inductee. In the community, he participates in productions at the Community Theatre League and summer programs at the Community Arts Center.

Also a National Art Honor Society inductee, Pennings is a member of the girls soccer team, class executive board and Hope Squad, the district’s peer-to-peer suicide prevention program. She’s also a member of the Marching Millionaires and is enrolled in the Health Professions track through the high school’s Career and Technical Education (CTE) Program. In the community, she volunteers at churches and soup kitchens. She’s also in a co-op with UPMC and a member of EPIC Percussion’s indoor percussion group.

The three provided their first presentation to the school board during the September 10 meeting, during which they gave a recap on what’s been happening during the opening weeks of the new school year.