­Two from Monticello attend Patriot Academy Leadership Congress

Bill Snyder Patriot Academy Volunteer The Patriot Academy Leadership Congress is for young leaders, ages 16 to 25, in the Florida Capitol for three days each June. Participants assume the role of a state representative and learn the Founding Fathers’ philosophy of limited government, individual liberty, free enterprise and timeless truths. The program specializes in applied civics with a biblical, historical and constitutional foundation. Students develop leadership strategies, life purpose plans, public speaking and advanced communication skills, campaign techniques and a Founding Fathers' philosophy of government. Older participants who have been through the program two or more times