Naracoorte’s rising star

Apr 15, 2026 | Article, Community Stories, This Week's Issue, Top Articles

Leadership, determination, and the courage to step outside one’s comfort zone propelled Jack Barker to a major regional honour.

The 17-year-old Naracoorte High School Year 12 student and 2026 school captain has been named the Upper South East Lions Youth of the Year, a recognition that celebrates academic excellence, leadership, and public speaking ability among young people.

For Jack, the moment his name was announced was both emotional and deeply rewarding.

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KNTNA SCORES: ROUND 7

by Naracoorte News | 27/05/2026 | This Week's Issue | 0 Comments

A Grade: Lucindale 47 (T Lane, I Smith) d Kingston 32 (A Mules, E Orrock); Kybybolite 42 (C Woodard, E Ewer) d Mundulla 39 (R Jeynes, R Santostefano); Keith 55 (S Makin, M Makin) d Border Districts 49 (P Moyle-Read, J Bittner).

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