In “Discovering Tomorrow’s Leaders” Contest, Will Jonas, 16, a student at the Forest City Regional High School has been selected as the sixth weekly winner of Susquehanna County’s “Discovering Tomorrow’s Leaders” contest, a partnership among Chesapeake Energy Corp., several local nonprofits and regional media.

Will has been the secretary of the Wayne County 4H for three years and a member for seven. He participates in a number of the 4H activities including showing swine and dairy at the local and district level. Will is a peer mediator, mentors the younger 4H members and was chosen for the 2011 Outstanding 4H member award. He is also a member of the National Junior Swine Association. At school, Will is an honor student, a member of the junior academy of science program and a jazz band player. He assists with the Steamtown Marathon, collects supplies for local animal shelters and lends his time for road side pick-ups and painting at the fairgrounds. He is a friend to all and excellent role model for his peers.

“Discovering Tomorrow’s Leaders” gives residents the opportunity to nominate Susquehanna County students who have displayed outstanding leadership qualities within the 4-H or any other student volunteer organization. One young leader, nominated by the community, will be selected each week for eight consecutive weeks through May. A refurbished computer will be donated to each winner’s school. In May, two lucky winners will be selected from all honorees to win a personal laptop computer.

Partnering with Chesapeake Energy in the “Discovering Tomorrow’s Leaders” contest are the Susquehanna County 4-H, the Rotary Club of Montrose, New Milford and Forest City, The Community Foundation of the Endless Mountains, Gem 104 Radio, The Forest City Regional News, The Susquehanna Independent Weekender and The County Transcript.