Youth Voices

Y Street youth perspectives

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A Terrific Tabling Event

Hi everyone! My name is Amber, and I am in the 10th grade at Manor High School in Portsmouth. This is my first year as a member of Y Street, and it has been an absolutely incredible experience. One of the most amazing things I have participated in was our Rev Your Bev event that […]

The Importance of Youth Leadership

Hello, my name is Lily and I am a junior from Fauquier High School. This is my second year in Y Street and my first year being on the Y Street Leadership Team (YSLT). I have found that Y Street is an amazing place to learn leadership skills. I have learned how to lead and […]

Youth Having A “Seat At The Table”

Hello, Everyone! My name is Cheyenne and I am currently a junior at Central High School. This is my third year in Y Street and my first year on the Y Street Leadership Team! I had the fantastic opportunity to participate in the Virginia Foundation for Healthy Youth’s Empower Series. This opportunity was truly a […]

Building School Community Support

Hi! My name is Felecia and I am a junior at Greensville County High School in Emporia, VA. I have been a member of Y Street for two years and this is my first year as a Y Street Leadership Team (YSLT) member. Although I have only been a part of the leadership team for […]

The Road to Empowerment

Hey! My name is Yvonne, and I am a rising senior at Granby High School. I have been a part of Y Street for two years and the Y Street Leadership Team for a year! During the months of January and February, I had a fantastic opportunity to be a part of the Virginia Foundation […]

Educating Key Decision- Makers

Hello! My name is Jessie and I am a senior at King George High School. This is my fourth year in Y Street and my second year on the Y Street Leadership Team. As a statewide volunteer initiative, Y Street has promoted various health campaigns such as Share The Air. The Share The Air campaign […]

Empowering Decision-Makers to Take Action

Hi! My name is Najor and I am a senior at Potomac High School. I have been a member of Y Street for two years and this is my first year on the Y Street Leadership Team. On November 23, 2020, I met with Fredericksburg’s Park Director and staff members about the Share The Air […]

Sheyla’s Top 5 Tips For Staying Hydrated

Hey everyone! My name is Sheyla and I’m a sophomore at Powhatan High School. This is my second year in Y Street and my first year on the Y Street Leadership Team. Y Street has had many successful campaigns that I’m proud to have been involved in. My favorite campaign is Rev Your Bev! Rev […]

Benefits of Tobacco-Free & Vapor-Free Outdoor Environments for Our Pets

Hi! My name is Jordyn and I am a senior at Caroline High School. I have been in Y Street for two years and this is my first year on the Y Street Leadership Team! Enjoying the great outdoors is one of my favorite activities and it can be rewarding for both people and our […]

A Passion for Change

Hello everyone! My name is Sydney and I am a rising senior at Potomac Senior High School. This is my third year in Y Street and my first year on the Y Street Leadership Team. I came into Y Street scared to use my voice, but I grew as a leader the more I got […]