Irmo High School International School for the Arts sophomore Ava Cary represented Irmo at the 2025 SC HOBY Leadership Seminar held at Presbyterian College from May 24 – 26.
While the national program attracts more than 10,000 sophomores each year for state sponsored programs, SC HOBY brought sophomores from all over the state to Clinton, to learn from SC HOBY volunteers and industry leaders in education, medicine, government, and more. The goal of the HOBY seminar is to develop their leadership skills and learn how to apply them to become effective, ethical leaders in their homes, schools, workplaces, and communities.
“Ava was selected as this year’s representative due to her consistent and passionate commitment for becoming a better leader,” said Eric Coleman, sponsor of Irmo’s Student Council. “Whether she is volunteering with Students Council, our athletics programs, or with our special education program, Ava is committed to improving the world around her.”
Founded in 1958, HOBY’s mission is to inspire and develop our global community of youth and volunteers to a life dedicated to leadership, service and innovation. HOBY programs are conducted annually throughout the United States, serving local and international high school students.
