Four Star Leadership – First Place Four Star Leader

Overview

Four Star Leadership with General Tommy Franks is a week-long summer leadership institute (2026: July 18–24, Edmond, Oklahoma) for high school students in grades 9–12 from across the U.S. and abroad. The program combines guest speakers, team-building, persuasive speech and writing, and an Ethics Bowl, organized around Character, Common Vision, Communication, and Caring. Selected students attend at no charge; sponsors cover travel, lodging, meals, and instruction. This award goes to the student voted top Four Star Leader by peers during the week ($5,000, Cathy and General Tommy Franks).