Thompson’s Nguyen and Homewood’s Myers Selected to Represent Alabama at the National Student Leadership Summit

June 14, 2024

Montgomery, AL – Rising seniors Ava Nguyen of Thompson High School and Will Myers of Homewood High School have been selected to represent the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) at the ninth National Student Leadership Summit (NSLS) in Indianapolis, scheduled for July 22-25. Hosted annually by the NFHS, the summit brings together student leaders from across the nation to discuss crucial topics, including mental health, inclusion, and communication.

Nguyen and Myers were chosen from the AHSAA Student Leadership Council, a 32-member board comprising 16 juniors and 16 seniors. These members are selected from nominations submitted by the eight districts of the AHSAA. The Council, a project of the Alabama High School Athletic Directors & Coaches Association (AHSADCA) and AHSAA, meets annually in Montgomery.

“This is a notable opportunity for these outstanding young student leaders,” said AHSAA Executive Director Alvin Briggs. “They will interact with other student leaders from across the nation and return to our state to share their experiences.”

Florence High School principal Kevin Wieseman will accompany Nguyen and Myers to the summit. Over 150 high school sports and activities participants from across the U.S. and several other countries are expected to attend.

About the Delegates

Ava Nguyen

Academic Achievement: 4.6 weighted GPA
Leadership Roles:
Team captain, Thompson Lady Warriors wrestling team
Active in DECA, Key Club, Beta Club, ASL, Model UN, Future Teachers of America
Community Involvement:
Volunteer in various community activities

Will Myers

Athletic Achievement:
Quarterback, Homewood Patriots football team
Leadership Roles:
Member, Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) Leadership Team
Active in Patriot Peer Connections, Patriot Pride Team, Homewood Leadership Program
Community Involvement:
Volunteer in numerous community activities
Member, school’s Chess Club

Both students expressed their excitement about attending the NFHS National Student Leadership Conference this summer.

“I believe it will be an opportunity to continue learning how to be a better leader,” Myers said. “It will also give me the chance to connect with many exceptional leaders in my age group.”

Nguyen added, “I think this will be an opportunity to meet other students from around the nation and share opinions. It’s about being involved with the big picture of high school athletics, not just in Alabama but across the U.S.”