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Four Star Leadership with General Tommy Franks is proud to announce Kasey Padgett, of Waynesburg, as one of 68 students worldwide who were selected to participate in this year’s leadership program. It will be held July 7-12 in Edmond, Oklahoma on the campus of the University of Central Oklahoma. Kasey Padgett attends Lincoln County High School.

Four Star Leadership is a free summer leadership program that provides students the opportunity to develop leadership skills through curriculum, speech and writing competitions and experiences with respected leaders. Students compete during the week for over $40,000 in scholarship dollars, which can be used at the student’s college of choice. The program curriculum is designed around the four core principles that led Gen. Tommy Franks (Ret.) through his 38-year military career: character, common vision, communication and caring. The opportunity is valued at more than $4,000 per student and is offered at no cost to selected students, including expenses, travel and programming. 

“Our leadership program is dedicated to investing in the lives of tomorrow’s leaders and helping them appropriately develop the tools needed for growth in their personal lives and their communities,” said Gen. Tommy Franks (Ret.). “It’s an honor to work with some of the top students from around the world and assist them in achieving their long-term goals.” 

During the week-long program, top high school students from around the world learn leadership techniques and skills from influential leaders in various fields. Since 2008, Four Star Leadership has welcomed more than 1,110 U.S. high school students from 49 different states and 62 international students. For more information on Four Star Leadership, visit FourStarLeader.com or call (580) 726-5900.