The Robert H. Schottenstein Central Ohio Leadership Academy recently graduated 34 high school students from 23 area high schools who completed an intensive six-week program revolving around all the elements of effective leadership, including creativity, ethical decision making, self reflection and relationship building.

The students worked with trained facilitators, educators and community leaders from various of walks of life, including philanthropy, social service, law, business and government. Developed by the New Albany Community Foundation, the academy is underwritten by JP Morgan Chase, with the support of Chris and Jeff Rodek and the Easton Community Foundation. In kind sponsors for this year’s academy included The Ohio State University Department of Recreational Sports and Rusty Bucket. Read more about the academy at www.coleadershipacademy.org.