CENTRAL FALLS, R.I.  Typically an uncommon, mutually beneficial partnership, Central Falls High School (CFHS) students and the Rhode Island State Police are working directly together to support and promote the educational benefits of learning through established state leadership. The Studies in Leadership program is a leadership enhancement four-session program at CFHS that helps student leaders gain a competitive edge by working with the expertise of established leaders through in-person lectures and interactions. The next session of the program was held this week during school vacation at the R.I. State Police Museum on April 18, 2012, with presentations made by Major David P. Tikoian, Sergeant Ann C. Assumpico, and Trooper Kenneth D. Jones.

This is an opportunity for our student leaders to further develop their leadership skills to improve personally and make positive changes in their community, said Central Falls Schools Superintendent Frances Gallo. We are extremely grateful for the Rhode Island State Police and their commitment to working with our students here in Central Falls.

The first leadership session, which took place in February, was lead by Major Wilfred Hill (5th Rank in RISP Command Staff). The second session held in March was delivered by Major David Tikoian (4th Rank in RISP Command Staff). Rhode Island State Police Colonel ODonnell will deliver Sessions 3 and 4.

We are pleased to partner with Central Falls High School and to work directly with their student leaders, said Colonel Steven G. ODonnell, Superintendent of the Rhode Island State Police. We are ecstatic to implement this program and help prepare the future generation of leaders for Central Falls and for our state.

The Studies in Leadership program is part of the newly developed Student Leadership structure at Central Falls High School, which now includes a fully functioning Student Government, four active Student Councils, one for each grade and a Student Ambassadors club.

The student leaders participating in this program were chosen for their commitment to their studies and their leadership work and potential, said Joshua Laplante, Principal of Central Falls High School. Our students participation in this program proves once again that we have talented and capable students who work to make personal improvements and positive changes in their community.

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