McGaw YMCA’s Camp Echo recently hosted the first cohort of Evanston Township High School’s (ETHS) new Evanston/Leadership Academy (E/LEAD) program for six days at camp. E/LEAD is a four-year, cohort-based program for rising freshmen at ETHS that emphasizes leadership identity development, academic enrichment, and preparation for life beyond high school with a clear post-secondary plan. “E/LEAD is an opportunity for students to connect with leaders in their school community, broader Evanston community, and the world, and find a pathway that excites them and suits who they are and who they are becoming,” said Theresa Collins, Director of Student Academic Leadership Programs at ETHS. E/LEAD staff from Evanston Township High School at Camp Echo (from left): Tori Kienzle, Keilan Bonner, Meghan Koons, Joel Baumgartner, and Theresa Collins, Director of Student Academic Leadership Programs. Students in E/LEAD commit to the program for the duration of their time at ETHS. In addition to