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Youth Voices

Y Street youth perspectives

My Experience at Y Street’s First Virtual Summit

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 now! At the end of the school year, I applied to be a part of the Y Street Leadership Team and, to my surprise, I was accepted! Usually, the […]

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Join the Y Street Team

Hello! I am Ryan, a senior at JR Tucker High School in Henrico. I have been a member of Y Street for one year now, and I am excited to further my involvement and commitment as a member of the leadership team! For me, Y Street is not just a movement but a community, constantly […]

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The Importance of Obesity Prevention

Hey! My name is Riya and I am a senior at Fauquier High School in Warrenton. This is my second year in Y Street and my first year on the Y Street Leadership Team. Fast food has consumed our lives as being an easy and affordable way to eat. It can be found almost everywhere […]

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Stay Healthy, Virginia!

Hey! My name is Ruth and I’m currently a junior at Giles High School. I have been a part of Y Street for two years and have been on the Y Street Leadership Team (YSLT) for one year. Right now, we are all experiencing something we’ve never seen before. These are uncharted waters. Despite being […]

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Shawna’s “Spring Breeze” Recipe

Hi, my name is Shawna. I am in the 11th grade at Granby High School, and this is my second year in Y Street. Rev Your Bev is a Y Street campaign that promotes healthy hydration. When school was still in session, RYB really championed for hydration among students, faculty, and staff. Now that schools […]

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Why YOU Should Join the Y Street Leadership Team

My name is Carys and I am a rising senior at Granby High School. This is my fourth year in Y Street and my third year on the Y Street Leadership Team (YSLT). People often ask, “What do you do, what is it about, and how can I benefit from it?” On the YSLT, you […]

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Healthy Hydration Habits

My name is Reuben. I am a senior at Colonial Forge High School. This is my first year as a member of Y Street. Throughout my years in high school, I had a knack for sports. I played soccer and ran track. I chose to play sports because I believe sports teach real-life lessons that […]

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Working to Keep Virginia Clean

Hello Guys!  My name is Jerrin and I’m a senior at John Randolph Tucker High School in Richmond.  This is my second year in Y Street and my first year on the Y Street Leadership Team.  In continued celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day, I want to talk about how our Share The […]

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Potomac Senior High School’s RYB Water Bottle Decorating Event

My name is Precious. I am a senior at Potomac Senior High School.  I have been a member of Y Street for three years now and two years as part of the Y Street Leadership Team. As a member of Y Street, my school focuses on two major campaigns. One of our campaigns is called […]

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