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Nineteen Lebanon 天美影视 College students spent a spring weekend standing on the Gettysburg battlefield, learning about real-life scenarios to strengthen their leadership skills for their future careers.

Through the Gettysburg Foundation鈥檚 Leadership Development Program, LVC students participated in discussions and exercises that challenge today鈥檚 leaders to define their high ground, find ways to support and encourage others working toward the same goals, and commit to actionable steps that will make them better leaders moving forward.

鈥淚 was inspired to attend this trip because it sounded like it would be a valuable experience outside my normal comfort zone,鈥� said Stephanie Erisman 鈥�26. 鈥淚 am not someone who usually takes an interest in history, so I thought this would be a great opportunity to expand my knowledge in different areas.聽 I enjoyed learning about the Battle of Gettysburg, while also finding ways to apply that knowledge as a student and campus leader.鈥�

Erisman, a Criminal Justice major, is an Orientation Leader who helps new students transition to college life at LVC.

鈥淚n many of our trainings, we discussed leadership skills and styles that helped us recognize our skills and learn how to work with others to accomplish a common goal more effectively. Experiences and opportunities like these are necessary for helping you prepare for real-world challenges. I have already found that what I learned in Gettysburg has helped me to be a more thoughtful person when it comes to leading others. This was an amazing experience that I feel will stick with me for a long time,鈥� said Erisman.

Camryn Cataldi 鈥�26, a Speech-Language Pathology major, serves on LVC鈥檚 Student Government and has learned about strategic decision-making and a leader鈥檚 role in public and behind closed doors.

鈥淭he opportunity at LVC to participate in numerous clubs and officer positions helps me continuously expand my leadership skills,鈥� said Cataldi. 鈥淭here are always opportunities to get involved on campus through academics, sports, and clubs. These are important college experiences since employers are not just looking for technical skills. Leadership enhances many soft skills that are a vital part of future success.鈥�

Students attended Gettysburg鈥檚 鈥淚n the Footsteps of Leaders鈥� leadership program through LVC鈥檚 Curvin N. Dellinger Jr. and James T. Spangler Endowed Student Leadership Fund. Wesley 鈥淲es鈥� Dellinger 鈥�75, P鈥�05, Spangler鈥檚 great-grandson and former Chair and LVC Trustee Emeritus, joined students for the experience. Wes Dellinger, along with family members,聽arranged for the fund as both men were leaders in their professions and communities.