Without a doubt, Leadership 20/20 is one of our best youth-focused events. For over 30 years, the Roswell Rotary Club has invested in the teacher/staff nominated students from Roswell High School by introducing leadership descriptions, techniques, and resources. All RHS teachers and staff can nominate up to 2 students who have exhibited leadership qualities in the classroom, hallway, club meetings, etc. Leadership20/20 is a nod to vision. Having 20/20 vision for their future.

These students are invited to our 1-day leadership workshop, where they take the DISC test in the morning to not only learn what type of leader they are but also how to work with other types of leaders. We host them to lunch surrounded by adults who are making a difference around the city, state, continent, and world. Then the afternoon session offers 5 Hot Topic break-out sessions for the students to be in conversation to learn different responses, new information, and reframing communication as well as collaboration and disappointment. The Hot Topics are relevant issues suggested by Roswell HS social worker, Mrs. Val Rogers. The day ends with a personalized certificate congratulating them on their nomination.

Why is it a favorite RRC event? Because we host students from all corners of Roswell HS… not just the athletes, academics, club leadership, etc. This is our opportunity to show them what Service Above Self looks like as an adult service organization.

Personally, I am very proud of the 10 years I have served as Project Chair for Leadership 20/20 and am so comfortable handing the reins over to RRC  Member Frederick Levy. Through fun and challenges, Leadership 20/20 in 2026 has regenerated interest from the teachers to nominate students and the students to attend. Proudly, Leadership 20/20 has never missed a year, and we have hosted some seriously impressive leaders from around the city, state, and world as our featured speaker and breakout group leaders.

Thank you to the amazing committee with Frederick and me,

• Katherine Knowles, RHS CTAE Dept Chair
• Stacy Perlman, RHS PTSA
• Marianne Scherck, RHS PTSA
• Kathy Igou, Roswell Rotary

Also, thank you to our event volunteers:

• Mrs. Maggie Ishak, Executive Coach for Focal Point Coaching, DISC
• Facilitator
• Retired Colonel Dwight Schmidt with RRC Member and friend, Mr. Dave
• Schmit, Featured Speaker & Break-out Group Facilitator

HOT Topic Facilitators:

•  Dr. Vatsala Jajoo, DMD, RRC Member, owner Dentist V-Smile Family Dental
• Mr. Nnamdi Anene, Client Advisor, Sterling Seacrest Pritchard
• Mrs. Christiana Johnson, Owner Bella Modeling School
• Mr. Joshua William, Roswell HS Mental Health Counselor