ALEF Romeo Class

ALEF Selects Its Eighteenth Class of Fellows

The Appalachian Leadership and Education Foundation (ALEF) has completed its selection process for the 2023 ALEF Romeo Class. This is the eighteenth year that ALEF has put together a group of young men and women from West Virginia who have extraordinary leadership, academic, and social skills and who have great potential to be the leaders in our communities, in government, and in our businesses. Each new Fellow exhibits the core values ALEF espouses – integrity, excellence, and service.

2023 ALEF Romeo Class:

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	Kaden Adams is from Bluefield, WV. He graduated from Princeton Senior High School. He is attending West Virginia University and majors in Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering. Kaden was a member of the National Honor Society, the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, the school tennis and soccer teams, and numerous other organizations. He was active in several community service clubs.
	Diesel Bryant attends Marshall University and is majoring in Physics. He's from Chapmanville, WV, and graduated from Logan High School. Diesel was a member of the National Honor Society, the Science National Honor Society, Beta Club, and was a member of the soccer team. He also was engaged in numerous community service events.
	Alyssa Davis goes to Marshall University with a major in Biology. She is from Delbarton, WV, and graduated from Mingo Central High School. Alyssa was a member of the National Honor Society, Beta Club, and the basketball and soccer teams. She won several academic and athletic awards. She was also very active as a volunteer on multiple civic teams.
	Merritt Delk is attending Shepherd University with a major in Applied Mathematics. She is from Wheeling, WV, and graduated from Wheeling Park High School.  Merritt was Captain of her high school soccer team for three years, and played basketball, tennis, and ran track.  She was a member of the Key Club, the National Honor Society, Student Council, and the Orchestra.  She won numerous athletic awards
	Mason Miller is from Wardensville, WV, and graduated from East Hardy High School. He attends Shepherd University and majors in Biology. Mason played football, wrestled, ran track, was a member of the National Honor Society, was on the student council, and was class president. He was All State in all sports and active in community service.
	Zackary Nunley goes to Marshall University with a Biology and Biochemistry major. He is from Holden, WV, and graduated from Logan High School. Zackary was a member of the National Honor Society, the National Math and English Honor Societies, and the Beta Club. He won numerous school and state awards. He was also active in community service.
	Emily Osborne is from Oceana, WV, and graduated from Westside High School. She goes to Concord University and is majoring iin Pre-law. Emily was captain of the basketball team, a member of the National Honor Society, a member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and numerous other school clubs. Her grades were excellent. She was heavily engaged in community volunteer activity.
	Peyton Phillips attends Concord University with a Political Science major. She is from Pineville, WV, and graduated from Wyoming County East High School. Peyton was a member of the National Honor Society and captain of the Cheer Team in addition to participating in other high school organizations and activities.
	Kyria Riddlel attends West Virginia University andis majoingr in Electrical Engineering. She is from Wheeling, WV, and graduated from Wheeling Park High School. Kyria was a member of the National Honor Society and heavily engaged in music throughout her years in high school. She had excellent grades and was involved in numerous community volunteer activities.
	Jaxon Tipton is from Kisler, WV, and attended Man High School. He is going to Concord University and majoring in Computer Science. He was active in all sports and was Captain of the football team. He was President of the National Honor Society and member of numerous other high school organizations. Jaxon had excellent grades and was very active in community service.

Meet the Fellows from other classes.