Palmer selected for President’s Leadership Class at Iowa State

First-year student Emma Palmer of Waukon is nearing completion of the 2023-2024 President’s Leadership Class at Iowa State University in Ames. Palmer majors in kinesiology and health and is a 2023 graduate of Waukon High School and the daughter of Eric and Stephanie Palmer of Waukon.

Each fall, Iowa State University President Wendy Wintersteen invites 30 first-year students to participate in the program. They are selected for the class based on high school leadership experience, academic achievement, and involvement in school and community service. The President’s Leadership Class builds on these abilities and experiences, serving as an important training ground for students who will go on to become campus leaders; and ultimately, leaders in their professions and communities.

The class meets weekly in The Knoll, the president’s residence, to discuss a variety of topics related to leadership with President Wintersteen, Mr. Robert Waggoner and other key leaders. Each student receives a $1,000 scholarship.