Why I’m Looking Forward to the NFL Season
Even though I live in Wisconsin, I follow in my Dad's footsteps and love the Dallas Cowboys. With that being said, I enjoy watching ALL of the teams i...
One School, Three Experiences
This year the Fuel Up to Play 60 National Student Ambassador Summit was in Minneapolis, Minnesota. I have now been to three national Summits, and I ca...
Lights, Camera, Action!
On the first day of the Student Ambassador Summit, I got pulled aside to be told I am going to be in a video that introduces the new recruits for the ...
My Fuel Up to Play 60 Experience
This summer I was fortunate enough to attend the Fuel Up to Play 60 Student Ambassador Summit in Minneapolis as a State Ambassador. This was an experi...
Waring Pizza Cook-Off
From July 21 - 27, I attended my 4th Student Ambassador Summit, but only my first as a Youth Council member. Team 6 (my team) was blessed with some sp...
Taco Trot for Our Community
A devastating fire demolished one of my classmates' homes this past February, leaving her family basically left with only the clothes on their backs. ...
Spreading the Word About Fuel Up to Play 60!
Two weeks ago, my high school Fuel Up to Play 60 team and I went on a field trip. We went to our school district’s elementary school to speak to the f...
Why would a science teacher become a Fuel Up to Play 60 Program Advisor? Read more to find out!
Q: You're a science teacher- what made you interested in supporting a health and wellness program?
A: I studied forensic science in college and my ...
Making an Impact at the New York Jets Fuel Up To Play 60 Leadership Forum!
I was thrilled to receive an invitation from the American Dairy Association North East to attend the New York Jets Fuel Up to Play 60 Leadership Forum...
Interstate Leadership Learning Exchange
Working Together to Help Students Achieve and Succeed for a Lifetime!
I was invited to attend an Interstate Leadership Learning Exchange (ILLE) hos...
Raising Money for Our School Garden
At our high school, we have 22 raised garden beds that grow food for our cafeterias. While we were able to start this with grant money, we still need ...
Lunch Isn’t Just for Eating!
One Friday, my high school had Hula Hoop Contest during lunch. Before the contest, I was able to go around and talk to local stores with a letter I cr...
Appearing on “Cook’s Corner” with my Program Advisor
Last week, my Program Advisor and I were invited to be on my local TV news station for a “Cooks Corner” segment. We were able to present two breakfast...
Sophie’s Highlights as NFL Super Kid
UPON ARRIVAL
My family and I had the privilege of spending a whole week in Houston, TX for Super Bowl LI! It all started with a video submission to t...
FUTP 60 and American Heart Association
Our High School’s FUTP 60 Council hosted an event to support the American Heart Association’s National “Red Out” Campaign. This campaign is a massive ...