Redmod High’s Andy Yu earns national student leadership recognition

Published 10:07 am Thursday, November 3, 2011

Andy Yu, a senior at Redmond High School, has successfully completed the National Association of Student Councils (NASC) Student Leaders Program and earned national certification as a student leader.

He is one of about 100 students in the nation to achieve this recognition. This certification is sponsored by the NASC and the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP).

Yu completed a series of required tasks and activities in order to complete the program and become a certified student leader. The rigorous application process involves the creation of a portfolio of evidence that demonstrates completion of a number of activities inclusive of modules on leadership, goal setting, team building, decision making, problem solving, group dynamics, time management and personal organization, meeting management, communication, evaluation, service, civic engagement and personal leadership philosophy.

Applicants must also participate in an assessment meeting with their advisers and principals to verify completion of the requirements. Student portfolios are then forwarded to NASC for a final review.