Community Service and Tasty New Veggies
For the third year in a row, FUTP 60 Ambassadors and Program Advisors from my school district rang the Salvation Army bell and handed out samples of t...
Revolutionizing School Meals
If you ask most people in America about cafeteria food they will probably think of something along the lines of long lines where mean old lunch ladies...
Student Ambassadors at the USDA
On December 1st, Sophie, Prescott, and I all were in Washington DC addressing the USDA on school lunches and student voice. Over the summer at the 201...
Digital Tools – Suggestions to Help Your FUTP 60 Team
Google has become a daily part of our lives. Everywhere you go, you can see bits of the modern browser, from Chromebooks to advertisements to YouTube ...
Starting Our First Student Wellness Committee
I have exciting news! My High School held its very first Student Lead Wellness Committee Meeting. Mr. Vetter, a health teacher with over 10 years of e...
Giving Back
Hello Ambassadors! I am now a freshman in high school, and my schedule has been packed between homework, sleep, marching band, and everything else. Bu...
White House Garden Harvest
“Really! Are you serious? I am going to the White House!” I exclaimed. I could’ve fainted with shock.
At the Fuel Up to Play 60 National Student Am...
Making Your Mark
The four days that I spent a Purdue University was jam-packed full of fun and learning. I participated in a smoothie blend-off and my team won...
Telling Your Story
Maryland Ambassador Wisdom tells his story with a special video! Click above to watch, then share your story in the comments!...
Empower Youth Now!
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Several exciting activities took place at the GENYOUth 2016 Florida Youth Empowerment Town Hall at the Raymond James Stadium, home of the Tampa Bay Bu...
Reflections from a Fuel Up to Play 60 Graduate
About 6 years ago, I had the opportunity to speak at the foundation meeting for the owner of the Atlanta Falcons, Mr. Arthur Blank. I got to share my ...
New Hampshire Ambassadors at the FUTP 60 Student Ambassador Summit!
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When I first got out of the car after driving from New Hampshire to Purdue University in Indiana, I was what you would call a jumble of nerves. I had ...
Recap of the 2016 Student Ambassador Summit
This year I attended the 2016 FUTP 60 National Student Ambassador Summit, hosted at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana. This is my second ti...
Speaking at the American Jersey Cattle Association Annual Meeting
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A few months ago, I got an email from Fuel Up to Play 60 asking if I could give a speech at the Annual Meeting for the American Jersey Cattle Associat...
A Few Words about a Healthier School Lunch
I love food. My taste usually puts me in the mood for eating fruits and veggies instead of unhealthy options, and I’m fortunate that the food I enjoy ...