06/18/2026
The Holly Springs Rotary Club welcomed Gabrielle Marion and Sandra Walls to its meeting on Wednesday, June 17, at the Beckley Center, Rust College. Gabrielle Marion was one of five high school students sponsored by Holly Springs Rotary who attended the recent Rotary Youth Leadership Awards program recently at Ole Miss. RYLA inspires the next generation of leaders through various workshops and activities. Gabrielle Marion said she really enjoyed the experience, learned a lot about leadership and teamwork, gained confidence, and built new friendships. Sandra Walls is an assistant governor for Rotary District 6800 and chairs Interact, a Rotary-sponsored service club for high school students. The Holly Springs Rotary Club is in the process of establishing Interact Clubs at both Holly Springs High School and Marshall Academy, and she emphasized how important it is for each Rotary Club to invest in the youth of its community and build leaders. “Create a lasting impact,” she said.