32 high school sophomores from area schools have been selected to participate in Capital Area Student Leadership (CASL). This immersive program encourages students to learn more about their community and their own unique skills and strengths as leaders. Presented by the Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce and underwritten by Northeast Delta Dental, CASL has been in existence for more than 25 years, graduated over 700 young leaders, and is the only regional student leadership program in the state.
CASL includes three day-long sessions in March that feature activities in public speaking, mindfulness, networking, teamwork and creative problem-solving. CASL students interact with professionals from diverse industries, including civic leaders, members of the judiciary, and young entrepreneurs.
The Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the CASL Class of 2024:
Priscilla Abrahamson, Bishop Brady High School; William Albushies, Bow High School; Kevin Benard, Pembroke Academy; Sam Bennett, Bow High School; Aryn Kristiana Bernardo, Concord High School; Esha Camacho, Concord High School; Ava Caradonna, Pembroke Academy; Ryan Casey, Bishop Brady High School; Giulia Conserva, Bishop Brady High School; Isabella Correa, Hopkinton Middle High School; Carter Doherty, Concord High School; Kipling Hedquist, Hopkinton Middle High School; Julia Hou, Bow High School; Gracelyn Humphreys, Pembroke Academy; Hannah McLeod, Bow High School; Arianna Mistretta, Bishop Brady High School; Lily Moser, Merrimack Valley High School; Finan Murphy, Hopkinton Middle High School; Beth Nyhan, Concord High School; Alexander Pelletier, Bishop Brady High School; Riley Pond, Bow High School; Jake Reardon, Bow High School; Marissa Russell, John Stark Regional High School; Mackenzie Shelby, Merrimack Valley High School; Amelia Spring, John Stark Regional High School; Thaddeus Stokes, Hopkinton Middle High School; Chelsea Toenah, Concord High School; Casey Totten, Bow High School; Holden Turner, Merrimack Valley High School; Aubrey Weldon, Hopkinton Middle High School; Shaun Wicks, Concord High School; and Helen Yeaton, Hopkinton Middle High School.
To learn more about Capital Area Student Leadership (CASL), visit concordnhchamber.com/casl.
Incorporated in 1919, New Hampshire’s state capital chamber of commerce—the Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce—develops economic opportunities, strengthens the business climate, and enhances quality of life in the Capital region. As largest chamber in the state, it is deeply invested in the local community and dedicated to shaping competitive economic development strategy, advocating for policies and projects that benefit the region, and promoting Concord as a culturally vibrant visitor destination. For more information, please visit concordnhchamber.com.
Photo: The CASL class of 2024 got to know each other and met the Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce’s CASL Steering Committee at a reception on February 20 at the League of NH Craftsmen headquarters.