Positive Youth Development in Lynnfield

• Grade: Junior 
• How long you have lived in Lynnfield: 11 years attending Lynnfield Public Schools as a Metco Student
• Why is being apart of the Youth Council and A Healthy Lynnfield important to you: It is important to me because I know what group of society I want to put myself in and I want to be able to help others who struggle with drug abuse and substance use as well.  
• Favorite quote:  "Anyway, no drug, not even alcohol, causes the fundamental ills of society. If we're looking for the source of our troubles, we shouldn't test people for drugs, we should test them for stupidity, ignorance, greed" - Pj O'Rourke and love of power.
• Favorite thing about Lynnfield: How supportive Lynnfield can be
• What I hope to be when I grow up: Nurse practitioner

• Grade at Lynnfield High School: Junior
• How long have you lived in Lynnfield: My whole life
• Why is being apart of the Youth Council and A Healthy Lynnfield important to you:  I am able to spread kindness throughout my community as well as guide my peers into a more healthy state of wellbeing. 
• Favorite Quote: “Do what’s right” - Me
• Favorite thing about Lynnfield: The close-knit community
• What I hope to be when I grow up: An author

Hi, my name is Evyenia Georges! I am a sophomore at Lynnfield High School. When I grow up, I hope to go into a profession that involves math and science. I have lived in Lynnfield for thirteen years. One of my favorite things about living in Lynnfield is how small the community is and how close-knit the people are. Being a part of the A Healthy Lynnfield Youth Council is important because I see the impact that we can have on our community. In the Youth Council, we can work to promote awareness about substance misuse to our fellow students. I believe that our work can be more successful in the youth when it is promoted by students. We must create a message for all students that will stick with them for life. Eleanor Roosevelt once said, “With the new day comes new strength and new thoughts”. This quote stands out to me because I believe that each day is like a new sheet of paper with new opportunities to succeed. 

Grade at Lynnfield High School: 10

How long you have lived in Lynnfield: 10 years

Why is being a part of the Youth Council important to me: Being a part of the Youth Council is important to me because I am passionate about advocating for substance abuse prevention and bettering the mental health of my community. Both of these issues have affected me and friends/family so being able to create change is important to me.

Favorite quote: "Books! And cleverness! There are more important things-friendship and bravery." - Hermione Granger

Favorite thing about Lynnfield: The close-knit community and how we come together to create change

What I hope to be when I grow up: Field/Trauma Surgeon