Front Row, Left to Right: Kaitlyn Kristy, Lexi Carrell, Kaitlin Ladha, Madeline Lonas, Jaden Hodges, Allie Tasket, JaNiyah Rowans, Olivia Andrews
Youth Health Board members announced
Twenty-five Knox County high school students started their year of service on the Youth Health Board with a retreat last Friday at the Knoxville Zoo. A collaborative effort between the Knox County Health Department (KCHD) and Coordinated School Health, the Youth Health Board serves as a forum for youth to affect our community's well-being through volunteer activities and service-learning projects.
"Youth Health Board provides an excellent opportunity for students interested in public health to not only learn about a variety of public health issues, but also to make a difference in the community as it relates to public health," said KCHD Youth Health Board Co-facilitator Kerri Thompson. "We're looking forward to a great year with this passionate group."
2015/2016 Youth Health Board Members
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Austin-East High School JaNiyah Rowans, 11th grade Bearden High School Vinila Baljepally, 11th grade Central High School Lexie Reins, 11th grade Farragut High School Eunice Baek, 11th grade Halls High School Briauna Blevins, 11th grade Hardin Valley Academy Haley Bauman, 11th grade |
Karns High School Cristy Dodson, 12th grade L&N STEM Academy Madeline Lonas, 12th grade Powell High School Olivia Andrews, 12th grade South Doyle High School Lexi Carrell, 10th grade Webb High School Taylor Boyer, 11th grade |
The members are selected from an applicant pool of high school students who demonstrate leadership skills, a commitment to the community and an interest in health-related issues. Past activities include: working with KCHD to develop a health conference for teens; coordinating volunteer projects at the Boys and Girls Club; and hosting an anti-tobacco public display.
