IMPACT Campus Fellowship is pleased to recognize several student leaders from area schools. They volunteered, were dependable, took initiative, led meetings and organized service projects.

This year’s winners are as follows: Jamestown Community College — Laramie Ball; Chautauqua Lake Central School — Joey Parker; Jamestown High School — Martin Dibble and Matthew Leon; Maple Grove — Alex Lai; Cassadaga Valley Central School — Nnyl Newark; Frewsburg — Heather Russell; Washington — Aaliyah Tanner and Damon Tanner; Persell — Abigail Roof and Daniel Swanson.

IMPACT is a student-led faith based club that has met in local schools since 2001. Students are encouraged to grow in care for each other, their schools and God. IMPACT also helps schools address character issues. Students have responded dramatically to assembly speakers hosted by IMPACT. This past year, local Jon Bogue shared openly about addiction and 2 years ago, Reggie Dabbs, nationally known motivational speaker, spoke. There are chapters in 30+ schools in Chautauqua, Cattaraugus and Warren counties. About 1,000 students gather at lunch each week.