Austin Junior at Ames High School Involved in cross country, SHEPH (Students Helping to Eliminate Poverty & Hunger), band, & track.  “I joined SCYP because I wanted to help programs in Story County and learn more about them.” Bridget Junior at Ames High School Involved in Ames High School volleyball team, student council, National Honor Society, concert and marching band, & plans/sets-up for school dances and events. “I joined SCYP because I want to become more active in the community and raise more awareness for the problems within the community.  I also want to give back to the community and work with others to improve Story County.” Caleb Gilbert High School Involved in FCCLA, art club, & these groups’ service projects, such as highway clean-up. “I joined SCYP because I was told by a friend that this would be a great opportunity to help the Story County community, and that they wanted some Gilbert people to try and apply, so I thought it would be a great time.” Christopher Sophomore at Ames High School Involved in Ames High baseball program, debate team, mock trial, & speech. “I joined SCYP in order to network with similarly-minded youth, to gain a better perspective on poverty in the area, and to become more involved in my community.” Hannah Sophomore at Gilbert High School Involved in volleyball, FCCLA, GEL (Gilbert Enhanced Learning), & youth group activities.   “I joined SCYP to better my leadership skills and my community.” Hari Freshmen at Ames High School Involved in jazz band, basketball, & SHEPH (Students Helping to Eliminate Poverty & Hunger). “I joined SCYP because I wanted to have a direct impact in my community.” Emily Junior at Ames High School Involved in cross country, drill team, student council, & the Mayor’s youth committee. “I joined SCYP because I had so much fun last year and my time on SCYP really helped to open my eyes to community needs.  I felt that helping others in need enabled me to grow as a person.” Ezgi Year in School: Senior Involved in SHEPH (Students Helping to Eliminate Poverty & Hunger), National Honor Society, Quiz Bowl, & student council. “I joined SCYP because it offers its members a unique way to serve the Story County Community while offering Story County organizations the resources to improve the lives of residents.” Katie Junior at Ames High School Involved in SHEPH (Students Helping to Eliminate Poverty & Hunger), iBad, the 100th Green Butterfly, & National Honor Society. “I joined SCYP because it sounds like an interesting way to help the community and to improve my leadership skills.” Kelly Junior at Ames High School Involved in tennis, debate, SHEPH (Students Helping to Eliminate Poverty & Hunger), & National Honor Society. “I joined SCYP because I wanted to be able to help others in my community and benefit Story County.” Marios Junior at Ames High School Involved in Quiz Bowl, swimming, SHEPH (Students Helping to Eliminate Poverty & Hunger), & orchestra. “I joined SCYP so I could give back to my community.” Paul Junior at Ames High School Involved in cross country, SHEPH (Students Helping to Eliminate Poverty & Hunger), soccer, & student council. “I joined SCYP because I wanted to help direct the voice of teens in Story County to best help our community.” Risham Junior at Ames High School Involved in drill team, SHEPH (Students Helping to Eliminate Poverty & Hunger), debate, & Science Olympiad. “I joined SCYP because I have heard good things about it and was looking for more volunteer experiences.” Stephanie Junior at Ames High School Involved in Green Butterfly club, soccer, band, & the Mayor’s youth committee. “I joined SCYP because I was in it last year and I think it’s a valuable experience to have.” Tara Junior at Ames High School Involved in debate, mock trial, SHEPH (Students Helping to Eliminate Poverty & Hunger), student ambassadors, & speech. “I joined SCYP because it is a unique way to get involved within my community.”