30 named Young Women with right Futures at YW event

BOARDMAN

If you ask Christina Leone what she thinks is her biggest high-school accomplishment, don’t expect her to respond with something tangible such as a high test grade, an athletic achievement or a memorable experience on a field trip or with friends.

Instead, she likely will mention what arguably is for many people one of life’s most-challenging lessons.

“I’m proud of being a leader and for staying true to myself,” the Ursuline High School senior said. “I want to elevate the power of youth.”

It’s safe to say that Leone recently felt emotionally elevated because she was one of 30 high-school seniors from Mahoning and Trumbull counties who were honored during Saturday’s 22nd annual Young Women with Bright Futures Awards banquet at Boardman Holiday Inn on South Avenue.

Hosting the program was the YWCA of Youngstown.

An estimated 210 family members, school administrators, teachers and others attended the two-hour gathering. The 30 students’ teachers and administrators had selected them for their academic excellence, leadership abilities, creativity, community work and volunteerism.

Read more about the recipients and the event in Sunday's Vindicator or on Vindy.com.