Gastonia youth leaders recognized by city council | #citycouncil
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Gastonia City Council recently recognized 14 Gastonia high school seniors who participated in the 2023-24 Mayor’s Youth Leadership Council. Here’s a list of the Mayor’s Youth Leadership Program seniors and a glimpse at what’s coming next for them after graduation. Lucas Crisp, program vice president, Forestview High School According to Crisp, his favorite part of […]
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