YSLT Summit Goes Virtual
Hey! My name is Yvonne, and I am a 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 staff … Read More
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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 … Read More
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 … Read More
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 … Read More
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 … Read More
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 … Read More
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 … Read More
Cherishing Moments from Healthy Youth Day
March 2020
My name is Reuben L. I am a senior at Colonial Forge High School. This is my first year as a member of Y Street. So far this year, I was able to reach out to multiple students about the importance of tobacco-free public spaces through the Share The Air campaign. I believe that everyone … Read MoreLeading The Charge, Together
February 2020
Hey! It’s Ashlyn C and Abbey T, seniors at Charlottesville High School. We have both been a part of Y Street for two years. As Y Street activists and leadership team members, through the Rev Your Bev campaign, we have made a commitment with the nutrition director and the principal of our school to have … Read MoreFull of Smoke
December 16, 2019
My name is Ruthie and I am a junior at Giles High School. I have been in Y Street for three years with two years of Leadership Team experience. While working with Y Street I have spent a lot of time learning about the effects of tobacco and e-cigarette products. I have worked with my … Read More