VERGENNES — Every year, each high school in the United States may choose one sophomore to represent them at their state’s Hugh O’Brian Youth (HOBY) leadership conference. This year, Vergennes Union High School’s HOBY ambassador is Anneka Boelens.
Boelens was nominated and selected for this honor based on her demonstrated and potential leadership skills and traits. She will attend the HOBY conference May 26-29 at Saint Michael’s College in Colchester, where she will participate in seminars and meet with leaders in the fields of education, government and the professions to discuss present and future issues.