FROM THE YLF CLASS #10 2007-2008:

“It is truly an amazing experience to go 'behind the scenes' of the community. I have had the chance to learn what it takes to build and expand a community from the ground up, as well as how to keep it running smoothly.”
Tiffany Carpenter

“YLF has introduced many new and interesting things, and shown me our community in a new way. I have really learned a lot, enjoyed the experiences, and would not trade it for anything.”
Grant Cothron

“Each month I looked forward to the new activities we would do and parts of Franklin we would learn about. Being in YLF has given me a lot of knowledge and many opportunities for the future.”
Madeline Cross

“Being part of YLF has been a very beneficial experience and one I willnot forget. I now possess an understanding of the community that I could not have learned from a history class and know that I am liable to participate in the community and that I have a voice.”
Tanner Evins

“Because of my participation in YLF, I am more grateful to live in and be a part of my community. Now more knowledgeable in City affairs, I feel that I can better give back to the City.”
Nicholas Jensen

“YLF has certainly been a great program to have the opportunity to be a part of, and I would encourage other students to be a part of it in years to come.”
Daisy Jimenez

“By exploring the community's workplaces and organizations, YLF has allowed me to see what I want to do with my life and how I want to develop as a leader. I am extremely thankful that YLF has introduced me to one of the most importan aspects of leadership, vision.”
Grant Minchew

“This has been an eye-opening experience because I have gotten to see the "inside" of our City and many of our fantastic leaders.”
Emily Peeler

“Participating in YLF has given me the chance to understand the inner workings of our community. The experiences I have gained with YLF will help me better serve our community in the future.”
Sheila Shanmugan

“It has been amazing to see the level of dedication each member of the society has for his/her job. I would have never imagined how difficult it must be to run a city - how every part of it, even if just a restaurant or perhaps special police force, makes up the safe, lively, and industrious City of Franklin.”
Amanda Steiner

“The best part of YLF was the retreat because we came together as a group and worked as a team. I have really learned a lot about myself and this amazing town. I am grateful for the opportunities I've been given by being a part of this program.”
Tucker Watson

“The YLF program has showed me many organizations and companies in the Franklin Community that I was unaware of. YLF means a lot to me and I feel privileged to have been accepted into and participate in the program.”
David Wood

“YLF has played an important role in helping me gain more knowledge about what I want to become and the kind of person I want to be.”
Angie Zambrano