Discovering Tomorrow’s Leaders – Week 1

Chesapeake Energy Corporation awarded two local students certificates of recognition and donated  $1,000 in needed equipment and supplies in their names as thanks for their exceptional student leadership as part of Chesapeake‘s Discovering Tomorrow’s Leaders contest.

Congratulations Thomas Kendrick and Tiffany St. James!

This was the first set of winners in Caddo and Bossier parishes. Chesapeake donated $1,000 to Haughton Middle School and to the Shreveport-Bossier Rescue Mission in the winning students’ names. The winners will each be eligible for the grand prize drawing of four brand new laptop computers at a special awards banquet in April.

Tiffany St. John, a 13-year-old student at Haughton Middle School, and Thomas Kendrick, a 16-year-old home schooled student, were recognized for their service and leadership qualities within their schools and communities.

Both Tiffany and Thomas were recognized at presentations at their school and the Shreveport-Bossier Rescue Mission. Katie McCullin, Chesapeake Energy’s Manager – Media Relations and Corporate Development, spotlighted Tiffany’s accomplishments and announced Haughton Middle school would receive an iPad and laptop computer.

WAY TO GO TIFFANY AND THOMAS!!

Tiffany is an active member of her school’s Fellowship of Christian Athletes club and leads prayer at the See You At The Pole event.

Paul Pratt, Chesapeake’s Director – Corporate Development, shared Thomas’ many volunteering accomplishments before a group of supporters at the Rescue Mission and announced the organization would receive two new laptop computers. Thomas has done extensive humanitarian work while on Missions in Honduras, Argentina and Native American reservations in Arizona.

Tiffany and Thomas were selected from 23 nominations and judged by the Alliance for Education on qualities of leadership, character, volunteerism and a sense of community

Contest Overview

• Two students (one each from Caddo and Bossier parishes) will continue to be recognized every week for the next seven weeks.
• Each winning student’s school will receive $1,000 in needed equipment or supplies.
• All 16 students will be recognized at an awards banquet in April.
• During the banquet, a drawing will be held and four lucky students will receive new, fully-equipped laptop computers.
• Eligible students are members of 4-H Clubs, FCA or any non-profit 501c(3) community service organization in Caddo or Bossier parishes.

NOMINATE A STUDENT!

Nomination forms are due each Monday by 5 p.m. to the Alliance for Education and can be found in The Shreveport Times, Bossier Press Tribune and online at mykisscountry937.com. The next winners will be selected Feb. 21.