1. SEPTEMBER 1, 2016 THE LEAD LEDGER
SEPTEMBER FEATURED EVENT:
FAMILY WEEKEND 2016!
Now that you've finally got the hang of adult-ing and doing your own laundry…your parents
are coming back?! Don’t fear, Knights, they're just in town for Family Weekend! Family
Weekend is an annual event that gives your family a chance to see all the perks of being a
Knight— from going on campus tours to attending a UCF Football game. UCF’s Family
Weekend has become a tradition, because it reconnects families for a weekend full of
exploring and immersing in Knights culture. We hope to see your parents, family and even
friends at this fun-packed event, complete with a Welcome BBQ, Movie Night, Comedy
Show, and even a LEAD hosted family brunch!
Family Weekend will occur September 16th - September 17th.
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2. SEPTEMBER 1, 2016 THE LEAD LEDGER
LAST MONTH
IN REVIEW
Welcome home, LEAD
Scholars!
The start to every successful
college school year is Move-
In day, and creating a home
away from home! Students
lugging plastic crates twice
their size and tearful
goodbyes from families
dotted the campus, ending
summer but beginning a
new life chapter! So, where
will this year take you?
For many, this summer was composed of memorable vacations, part time
jobs, lazy Saturdays and, for the unlucky amongst us, Summer classes.
While most take the Summer season to relax and take a slightly slower
pace, some of our very own LEAD Scholars used their break from classes
to make a real difference in the community. Once such LEAD Scholar is
Selena Houck. Selena is a second year Scholar who is also involved in the
Burnett Honors College. This summer Houck had the amazing
opportunity to study abroad in Intabazwe, South Africa for a month.
Selena completed sustainability work including working at an orphanage
where she introduced Kindle e-book Tablets to the youth. Houck also
lead a dress distribution project, where young girls received new clothing
and dolls—some for the first time in their lives. Within the duration of
her study abroad experience, Selena also participated in anti-poaching
efforts for rhinos, hiked through mountains and grasslands, and gained a
new perspective on what a “summer break” really is. The work that
Selena did to increase the quality of life for the villagers in South Africa is
truly inspiring!
LEAD SCHOLAR OF THE MONTH
SELENA HOUCK
Do YOU feel you know someone who deserves to be LEAD Scholar of the
Month? Nominate them here:

3. SEPTEMBER 1, 2016 THE LEAD LEDGER
MEET OUR FANTASTIC SPEAKERS
Who’s excited for Leadership Week coming up February 2017? Yes… we know that Leadership Week
is pretty far from now (6 months, 1 semester, Winter Break and infinite mental break downs away, to
be exact). However, we want you to start getting excited and knowledgeable about the events that will
take place starting NOW! One main way we will do this is by headlining the Keynote speakers who will
be a part of Leadership Week, starting with:
Dr. Barbara Jenkins
Dr. Barbara Jenkins is the current superintendent for Orange
County Public Schools. Jenkins, who was elected as
superintendent in 2012, has had an impressive career spanning
over 25 years. In this position, Jenkins has assisted in receiving a
large number of accomplishments for the district, including the
2014 Broad Prize for Urban Education, which earned half-a-
million dollars for student scholarships. Additionally, the district
received the Governors Sterling Award in 2014 and again in 2015.
Jenkins also served as president of the Florida Association of
District School Superintendents for school year 2015-16.
Dr. Jenkins has also accomplished a variety of personal feats,
including being named the Visionary Award recipient by the Girl
Scouts of Citrus Council, as well as being the Central Florida
Woman of the Year by the Women’s Executive Council in 2014. In
addition, Dr. Barbara Jenkins been recognized by both the
Orlando Sentinel and Orlando Magazine as one of the 10 most
powerful people in Central Florida. In 2015, the Orlando
Magazine ranked her number five in 2015, and the Orlando
Business Journal honored her as CEO of the Year.
Jenkins is also very involved in the community in organizations such as The United Arts of Central
Florida, Winter Park Health Foundation, Economic Development Commission, Central Florida Regional
Commission on Homelessness, and Orange County Youth Mental Health Commission.
Keep this uber successful Leadership Week speaker in mind, especially Scholars who are education majors! Her
advice and advisement is an invaluable asset!
Stay tuned for more updated on Leadership Week 2017, where we will showcase…
Fantastic Leaders and Where to Find Them!

4. SEPTEMBER 1, 2016 THE LEAD LEDGER
REEL RETREAT
SEPTEMBER EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
SEE YOU NEXT MONTH!
Fall Semester is officially in full swing, and the race for
finding the cheapest textbooks, assembling study groups
and attempting all-nighters has officially begun. However,
it’s never too late to take a look back at the summer, or as I
like to call it, “The season with less stress”. Many 1st year
LEAD Scholars concluded their summer break at the REEL
Retreat, an amazing “glamping” trip which gave LEAD
Scholars the opportunity to come together. Put on by a
group of spectacular REEL Counselors, REEL Retreat was
two days of non-stop bonding, learning and engaging
activities. Faith Burns, LEB Director, discussed REEL’s
impact on her first year as a scholar. “This was my second
year going to REEL Retreat. The first year I went I was
nervous and I had no idea what I was getting myself into,
but going to the Retreat really made me more comfortable
with LEAD and, most importantly, made me aware of the
sense community that exists within the LEAD Scholars
Academy." All around, REEL Retreat was an opportunity for
personal and social growth, and has forged an unbreakable
bond between a new group of leaders!
Don’t miss
these
MAJOR
events! TAILGATE
9/3, 9/17 @ 2PM
MEMORY MALL
WATERCOLOR
WEDNESDAY
9/7 @ 1PM
LEAD LOUNGE
WOULD YOU
RATHER?
9/9 @ 2PM
LEAD LOUNGE
LUNCH W/ LSA/LEB
9/13 @ 1:45PM
LEAD LOUNGE
LEAD GYM SESSION
9/21 @ 6:30PM
REC & WELLNESS
CENTER
MAFIA
9/26 @ 11AM
LEAD LOUNGE
MINI CUPCAKE
MONDAY
9/12 @ 6:30PM
LEAD LOUNGE