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Lions sponsor delegates to forum

From left, Keyaira Wilson, Bub Gideons, Zaria Smith

Atmore Lions Club is sponsoring two high school students to attend Troy University June 16-18 for the Alabama High School Leadership Forum.

Selected to represent Escambia County High School are juniors Zaria Smith and Keyaira Wilson. The award presentation was made by Lion Bub Gideons.

The students will have a weekend on the Troy campus, with other high school students from all over the state. The program includes keynote speakers on leadership topics, hands-on leadership exercise, physical challenges, skits, fun, fellowship and great food.

Selection of outstanding delegates and college scholarships will be awarded on Saturday evening to two elite delegates. The two delegates selected from the forum will receive $1,000 scholarships to the college of their choice.