Area students were among the 82 who participated in the Cooperative Youth Conference and Leadership Experience in Jefferson City. Pictured from left to right are: Leah Harris, Licking; Shelby Builta, Licking; Billy Bise, Cabool; Kaitlyn Tucker, Rolla; and Holly Williamson, Summersville.

Each year in July, an action-filled three days provides high school students opportunities to learn first-hand what it is like to be involved in politics, the cooperative form of business and being a leader.

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