On Jan. 25, fourth and fifth grade male students at Stringfellow Elementary School attended Albany State University for the 2019 Youth Leadership Summit hosted by M.A.L.E.S. Mentors.

MOULTRIE, Ga. — On Jan. 25, fourth and fifth grade male students at Stringfellow Elementary School attended Albany State University for the 2019 Youth Leadership Summit hosted by M.A.L.E.S. Mentors.

M.A.L.E.S. stands for “Men Advocates for Leadership, Excellence, & Success.”

This year’s theme was: “Inspiring Students Today. Creating Global Leaders Tomorrow.”

The purpose of the Youth Leadership Summit is to expose boys to college now while creating an unforgettable collegiate experience on the campus of Albany State University; develop sound leadership traits; engage student in high energy academic and motivational session(s); and explore STEM fields with the incorporation of a robotic presentation.

Shown with fourth and fifth grade male students are Stringfellow Principal Brian Knighton and counselor Cassandra Walker.