Are you a high school student that wants the opportunity to learn leadership skills, express your passion, and help change lives? Then this conference is for you!

Check out our High School Leadership Conference Slideshow!

SLS is committed to providing a safe, healthy and memorable experience when we convene again in person.

At the SLS Conference, ALL attendees will be required to wear masks at all times (except when actively eating or drinking).

SLS and Shanty Creek Resorts will be implementing several health and safety measures.

Additional Measures:  Temperature checks upon arrival and each morning. Hand Sanitizer stations throughout event. Assigned group locations.

Dance Theme!

This years dance theme is Dancing Through The Decades

Awards!

Advisor of the Year
SLS Chapter of the Year
SLS Charlie Stilec Spirit Award
SLS Most Improved Chapter
SLS "BEAR" Award
SLS Unsung Hero
SLS Volunteer of the Year

Stay Safe While Surfing!

Join us for a deep dive into the world of social media as we explore how to stay safe while surfing the web and interacting with others online.

Stay Safe While Surfing!

Workshop by: Gia - Taylor High School

Authentically You

Are you looking to deepen the relationship you have with yourself? Do you want to feel more connected to you? Well, consider participating in the Authentically You workshop!

Authentically You

Workshop by : Alexandria - Carrolton High School

The Love I Want

Discovering the different relationships in your every day life and dive deep into them to get the best love that YOU want !

The Love I Want

Workshop by: Gia - Taylor High School

Deepen Your Awareness

Looking to improve your mental health or simply learn more about it? Then this is the perfect workshop for you!

Deepen Your Awareness

Workshop by: Alexandria - Carrolton High School

Driving with Etiquette

Join me in learning the the dos & donts of driving & bring a passenger. You will get a chance to learn new information to prepare for adulthood.

Driving with Etiquette

Workshop by: Mariam - Clarenceville High School

Building the Best: How to Attract Your Champions

Leadership is not about what we can get from others, it’s about what we can get to them. When we focus on adding value, it opens up opportunities to serve at a higher level. In this workshop students will learn the 5 keys to attracting the type of leaders who align with the vision of your organization.

Building the Best: How to Attract Your Champions

Workshop by: Jesse Cole - Speaker

The Power of Words

Abracadabra means 'What I Speak Is What I Create'. Words are very powerful when it comes to how we behave, feel, and act on situations. In this workshop Anthony uses Magic to demonstrate a lesson about challenging out thoughts and assumptions. We then work together to identify our negative self-talk and reframe it in a way that's constructive and positive.

The Power of Words

Workshop by: Anthony Grupido​ - Guest Speaker

You Can’t Pour from an Empty Cup - Advisor Workshop

You have heard the saying you can’t pour from an empty cup. It is true! Before we can help our students, we have to take care of ourselves and model for them. This workshop will lead advisors through discussions and activities that help identify elements of each realm of self-care, and introduce strategies to implement (for themselves and students).

You Can’t Pour from an Empty Cup

Workshop by: Nicole King, Former SLS Advisor

Can You Afford That Starbucks?

Does money and budgets overwhelm you? Then this workshop is for you. You will learn key concepts from Dave Ramseys Financial Foundations Course. This workshop will help you learn how to make smart decisions with your money and avoid debt.

Can You Afford That Starbucks?

Workshop by: Nicole King- Former SLS Advisor

How to Apply to Scholarships

As college approaches scholarships become important to help cover the cost of attendance. This workshop will provide insight on how to make your scholarship standout. SLS "BIG IDEA" scholarship is in honor of Stacey Anklam. Worth $2,500. During this workshop you will learn how to apply for this scholarship as well.

How to Apply to Scholarships

Workshop by: Pam Voss-Page & Jillian Davis

Miss Oakland County 2021 - Melissa Beyrand

Melissa Beyrand is the newly crowned Miss Oakland County 2021.  She participated in the Miss Oakland County Scholarship Competition on August 14, 2021, which is a closed competition to residents of Oakland County preliminary to the Miss Michigan Scholarship Competition.  Melissa is originally from Milford, MI and graduated from Detroit Country Day School in 2018.  She currently attends the University of Michigan College of Engineering in Ann Arbor, where she is in her senior year.  Melissa is studying Biomedical Engineering and French with the goal of attending medical school to become a craniofacial reconstructive plastic surgeon. 

At U of M, she is a member of the Michigan Waterski Team, with whom she recently won the 2021 Collegiate Water Ski National Championship.  Music is a very important part of Melissa’s life. She is a member of the executive boards for both the Michigan Pops Orchestra and Campus Symphony Orchestra.  She is also a member of Detroit’s own electro-pop violin group, Nuclassica, with whom she performs for a variety of public and private events, including weddings, corporate and holiday parties, and fundraisers.  Melissa is an active volunteer with the organization Project Sunshine, where she acts as the Communications Director to coordinate volunteer events for long-term pediatric hospital patients.  Melissa has also served on the board and is an active member of the University of Michigan chapter of Phi Chi Pre-Medical Fraternity.

Melissa’s Social Impact Initiative is Women in Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Mathematics (S.T.E.A.M.), where she promotes equity for women in these technical fields, educates young students on the amazing opportunities available through S.T.E.A.M., and advocates for performing and visual arts programs in schools.  As Miss Oakland County, Melissa looks forward to speaking with students of all ages about the importance of experiential learning to refine critical thinking, enhance problem solving, and inspire curiosity.  She is excited to share her own experiences with the young women of Oakland County to empower them to follow their dreams.

Jesse Cole

Jesse Cole is an author, leadership & empowerment coach, and acclaimed speaker. A former college basketball player turned educator, he is best known for his ability to weave together practical stories with transformational principles.

He is the author of 6 books, including his most recent release, “Young, Hungry, Ambitious: Imagine What Could Happen If You Decided to Be the Leader You Were Created to Be.”

Jesse has spoken at colleges such as Michigan State and Oakland University, and has conducted trainings for Teach For America, Ford Motor Company, Michigan College Access Network, Americorps, and the National Association for Student Councils.

He’s worked with groups of parents, educators & civic leaders plus has spoken to thousands of teens live. As an educator he’s served in multiple capacities. Whether it was wiping the noses of kindergarteners, cleaning lunchroom tables, moping gym floors or sustaining a $6-million-dollar student success program across 5 college campuses serving over 500 students, Jesse believes that every young leader has been given an opportunity to add value to the world. And with self-confidence and the proper guidance, they can impact their generation.

He is currently in the process of launching his non-profit agency, The Michigan Institute for Student Leadership, which will help young leaders develop a framework for leading effectively. His ultimate goal is to encourage and equip leaders to become the better version of themselves.

When he isn’t speaking and coaching he enjoys spending quality time with his wife, Shaleena, and their two children, Dean and Nya.

Leading With Authenticity & Boldness

Keynote Presentation: It can be a challenge to find authenticity in a TikTok and Instagram world. Healthy influences can be muted by the noise of trending topics and other chatter. However, what separates the real from the fake is a deep conviction of one’s purpose, and the courage to live it out daily. In this keynote you will learn the 4-step process to leading with authenticity and boldness.

Leading With Authenticity & Boldness

Keynote Presentation by Jesse Cole

Building the Best: How to Attract Your Champions

Leadership is not about what we can get from others, it’s about what we can get to them. When we focus on adding value, it opens up opportunities to serve at a higher level. In this workshop students will learn the 5 keys to attracting the type of leaders who align with the vision of your organization.

Building the Best: How to Attract Your Champions

Workshop by: Jesse Cole

The Power of Words

Abracadabra means 'What I Speak Is What I Create'. Words are very powerful when it comes to how we behave, feel, and act on situations. In this workshop Anthony uses Magic to demonstrate a lesson about challenging out thoughts and assumptions. We then work together to identify our negative self-talk and reframe it in a way that's constructive and positive.

The Power of Words

Workshop by: Anthony Grupido

Anthony Grupido

Anthony Grupido is a Magician and Keynote Speaker based out of Detroit, Michigan. He’s performed Magic all over the world and worked with celebrities like the Impractical Jokers, David Dobrik, the Chainsmokers, and even some America’s Got Talent Winners!

His world class Magic is top notch—but his story of overcoming Depression and Anxiety is why you see him speaking at so many schools and conferences about Mental Wellness.