The DeMatha Leadership Institute
“The DeMatha Leadership Institute gets to the heart of the mission of the school. In all aspects of school life we expect students to be servant leaders and responsible followers; to become men who accept and embrace the responsibility of leadership. Those who attend the Institute jump-start the process and become leaders in their school communities.”
– Dr. McMahon, Principal
DeMatha Leadership Institute – Summer of 2026
Part of educating our students to become Gentlemen and Scholars is expressed in our Mission Statement:
“…to serve students of differing abilities, interests and back-grounds from the culturally rich and diverse greater Washington Metropolitan area.”
To prepare these young men for success in the future is to provide them with opportunities in and out of the class-room that they would otherwise not experience.
What is the DeMatha Leadership Institute (DMLI)?
DMLI is a four-day leadership program for rising juniors – class of 2028. Young men develop leadership skills while gaining exposure to different leadership styles by listening to guest speakers, participating in challenging group activities, and planning and working on Christian Service projects.
DMLI provides exposure to and instruction in specific leadership skills, team building and interaction with successful graduates.
Leadership styles are developed and refined through exposure to different leaders and their experiences.
How to Participate
- Nominations will start early March. Students should ask one of their teachers to nominate them by sending an email to Mrs. Stockton.
- Thirty students are accepted each year.
- The DMLI will start with a half-day session on May 29th immediately following the last scheduled final exam, it will continue with three full days on June 8th, 9th and 10th. June 9th will be an overnight at Calleva in Poolesville, MD.
- The cost is $175. Scholarships are available.
For more information please contact:
Mrs. Sarah Stockton
240-764-2228
sstockton@dematha.org
Faculty members:
Mr. John McConnell
jmcconnell@dematha.org
Mr. Michael Roberts
mroberts@dematha.org
Ms. Remi Jones
rjones@dematha.org
Mr. Jordan Gill
jgill@dematha.org
Quotes from former participants:
”…it helped me grow as a leader. I learned ways in which I could lead others effectively while still being myself.” He also stated that he had never thought of himself as a leader until he was nominated for the program. – Cory P. ‘10
“I feel like I am able to better communicate thanks to DMLI .” – Harry R. ‘24
“What helped me was to always stay positive and there’s always another option/way to go about things if it doesn’t work out.” – Nathan Z. ‘24