St. Joseph Catholic School - Huntington, WV

The following 8th Grade students will be attending the Ivy Academy at Marshall University tomorrow (April 1st):  Kate C., Diana D., Alexandra D., Katie G., Mary G., Kylie M., Sara N., Mattie S., and Abigail T.

Here's the press release from Marshall University on the event:

Ivy Academy at Marshall focuses on leadership, self-esteem, motivation

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Seventy Tri-State Area young women in grades 8-12 will visit Marshall University’s Huntington campus Friday, April 1 to take part in the Ivy Academy, a leadership conference sponsored by MU’s Office of Multicultural Affairs in partnership with Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., Beta Tau Omega chapter.

 The conference, which runs from 8:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Memorial Student Center, will feature a Marshall University admissions fair and interactive workshops focused on leadership, self-esteem and motivation.  The highlight of the academy will be the Girls Rock & Rule Luncheon where participants will network with women on campus and community leaders.

 “I am thrilled to welcome 70 young women to the Ivy Academy at Marshall University for a focus on leadership and self-esteem enhancement,” said Dr. Shari Clarke, Vice President of Multicultural Affairs. “We hope the day will fulfill all expectations for this exciting event. I welcome the opportunity for future collaborations between Marshall University, area schools and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc.”

 Tish Norman, M.Ed, will be the conference’s keynote speaker. She is the founder of Transforming Leaders Now, Inc., a consulting company that provides educational programs in leadership and personal development.  She has been educating students and addressing large crowds for more than a decade and is an influential voice on topics such as African-American culture, women, leadership and education. 

 Norman previously was in show business, performing in motion pictures such as Phone Booth, Two Can Play That Game, and A View from the Top.  She’s also appeared on television’s Boston Public, The Practice and The Jamie Foxx Show. 

 She is a former beauty queen, having held the titles of Miss Black Cincinnati, Miss San Diego All-American, and 1st runner up to Miss Black California.  Her greatest passion, however, is using humor, energy and stylish motivation to deliver her highly regarded programs that teach audiences practical approaches to valuable success strategies.

 This award-winning speaker has addressed audiences in 39 states nationwide, as well as Ireland, Scotland, Australia, the UK and The British Virgin Islands. She is a cum laude graduate of Kentucky State University and earned a master’s in Education from Pepperdine University.

 Norman will speak at about 12:15 p.m. in Room BE 5 of the student center, which is where most of the conference will take place.