Walter Panas High School junior selected to participate in the 2025-2026 Hudson Valley Puerto Rican/

Walter Panas High School junior selected to participate in the 2025-2026 Hudson Valley Puerto Rican/Hispanic Youth Leadership Institute (PR/HYLI)
Cortlandt Manor, NY— Julia Fuerst-Montanez, a junior at Walter Panas High School, has been selected to participate in the 2025–2026 Hudson Valley Puerto Rican/Hispanic Youth Leadership Institute (PR/HYLI). The elite program includes up to 100 students per year. Students from around the region are chosen for this prestigious program, which brings together students who are committed to leadership, civic engagement, and advocacy. Facilitated by the Hudson Valley PR/HYLI delegation, the free 30-hour leadership program focuses on developing public speaking skills, critical thinking, and civic engagement. The five training sessions provide a transformative journey of personal growth, cultural empowerment, and leadership development. Students also have the opportunity to participate in the PRHYLI Weekend at Rockland Community College and