2026-2027 Leadership Cherokee Application

Leadership Cherokee
Membership Application
Complete the form below to apply for membership in our Leadership Cherokee Program

Participants must be a junior at the high school level, including private school, home school, and charter school students.

Program Mission

Leadership Cherokee is a unique seven-month leadership development program and learning experience designed to bring together a diverse, creative, and energetic group of individuals in pursuit of Cherokee County's brightest future. Leadership Cherokee offers a full-day session once a month over the course of seven months. Participants represent a cross-sector of the community including young/new professionals, future community leaders, citizens who want to become more civically involved, and high school juniors with a desire to serve.

Graduation Requirements

Applicants are encouraged to consider the following: The Leadership Cherokee program begins with orientation in September and ends with graduation in March. Sessions are one full school day. Attendance is expected for all sessions for graduation. The Board of Regents will review absences to determine whether they will be excused. Participants are expected to take part in all required program enrichment activities. Failure to complete the required activities will prevent the participant from completing the program.

YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE JUDGED BASED ON ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT,
PARTICIPATION IN SCHOOL AND NON-SCHOOL ACTIVITIES, PRESENTATION OF COMPLETED APPLICATION RESPONSES, INTERVIEW VIDEO, AND LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION. INCOMPLETE OR LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

Once your application is received, you will receive an email with further directions. Be sure to check the provided email daily for next steps.

All of the above information will be considered when making selections for the 2026-2027 Leadership class.

Name

First NameMiddle NameLast Name

Preferred Name

Birth Date:

MonthDayYear

Home Address:

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry

E-mail

Home Phone Number:

Area CodePhone Number

Mobile Phone Number:

Area CodePhone Number

School Attending and Grade

GPA

In your opinion, what it the most important issue facing Cherokee County and why is it important to you?

Describe your past involvement with the community and service?

Community Activities in which I have participated include (top 3 list in order of importance to you) and what importance have you accomplished in these activities?

What are some of your greatest achievements?

What are some obstacles you have had to overcome?

List your educational accomplishments, honors, or recognitions.

T-shirt size

If selected to participate in Leadership Cherokee, I agree to pay the membership fee of $100 to Leadership Cherokee. I will attend all Leadership activities and any extracurricular activity Leadership requires.

Signature

List 3 References and their email

1. School Representative 2. Adult (non-family) 3. Adult (non-family)

Reference 1

First NameLast Name

Reference 1 Email

example@example.com

Reference 2

First NameLast Name

Reference 2 Email

example@example.com

Reference 3

First NameLast Name

Reference 3 Email

example@example.com

Thank you!

The next communication you receive will be via email. Be sure to check the email provided daily for your next steps.

Why are you interested in joining Jr. Leadership Cherokee and what do you feel makes you a good candidate?

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