Prior to the Student Ambassador Summit, students were asked to prepare a 3-5 minute speech on one of three topics: Why the Learning Connection Matters to Me, Why I think Businesses Should Support Schools Wellness, or How to Really Engage Youth in School Wellness. Winners Tyler from Colorado, Trinity from Texas, and Jacob from Alabama got to present their YOUTHtalks at the GENYOUth Foundation’s Nutrition + Physical Activity Learning Connection Summit in the Dallas Cowboys’ stadium!
In addition to these three winners, Fuel Up to Play 60 received a ton of amazing submissions. Check out some excerpts from just a few of our awesome Ambassadors below!
ON THE LEARNING CONNECTION:
“The Learning Connection matters to me because it helped me learn that heathy eating and exercise is good for learning. Healthy eating requires a balance of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins, plus essential vitamins and minerals.” – Johnathon, Ohio
ON BUSINESSES SUPPORTING SCHOOL WELLNESS:
“Businesses could donate money for healthier snacks. Businesses could also donate or provide gym equipment. Businesses also could donate a playground. They could even get a guest speaker to come in and talk about wellness… [all of these ideas] are great for school wellness.” – Troy, New Jersey
ON ENGAGING STUDENTS IN SCHOOL WELLNESS:
“School Wellness is differently defined in every school, it could be anything as long as your whole school agrees and defines it in the same way. You could do something like my school with sports teams and grab and go, or it could be a special class or club. The main point of getting students really involved in their school wellness is letting them have control over the school. I think we students need to control our school wellness because who knows our peers better than us?” – Alaina, Missouri
“How do you get kids involved in school wellness? Hand them the dream. A dream that one day, all kids will be able to participate in a team sport of their choice, a dream that one day, no kid will have to pay to play that sport, and a personal dream to one day tell all of you about it. But most importantly, I’m here to share with you today that those dreams did come true.” – Tony, Florida
Great job everyone!
Great ideas, Troy! We look forward to working with you and your team. Thanks for taking the time to make a difference at your school.
Great Job you guys! Keep making a difference and continue to be involved. As Ambassadors you are making important improvements to health in your schools and communities.
Great job everybody! I was so excited when I learned that I was able to present with Tyler and Trinity. The final round was the best, doing it at midnight! (I was not tired!) I hope to see great things from everyone who was there!
I see you all out there good job.
Great job to all of you. What a wonderful program you all are in.
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nice ty for the help man :)!
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Troy!! That was awesome!! I’m so happy our Youth Talks made it! miss all of team 5 already!!!
You are a good ambassador. You are a good hard worker . We are glad that you are at our school
I am so impressed! Great job kids! Continue to promote healthy eating and wellness and you will go far! Keeop up the good work!
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Johnathan you are a great help at our school. Thanks for being a good leader.
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This is on my birthday that is soooooo koo
keep up the good work to all students good luck
GOOD PHOTO!!! 🙂 hope i could be that good with a camera!
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Dog Lover you r so crazy man
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Good looking out Johnathan on Fuel up to Play 60 Huddle.Great way to represent Hays-Porter school.
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