Junior, Lawrence North High School “I want to gain more leadership skills and really find a way to connect with people about difficult topics such as mental health. I want to have new experiences and meet new people and hear new opinions and voices about specific topics.”

Sophomore, Lawrence Central High School “I hope to gain experience with working with other people that have the same values to help other youth. I want to show others that being a positive leader is a good thing.”

Junior, Lawrence Central High School “I hope to make a difference, encourage my peers to make positive decisions when challenges come their way, and to show them that even though they are young their voice still matters.”

Junior, Ben Davis University High School “I believe that everyone, no matter what their age, race, gender, or beliefs are, everyone deserves the same access to seek help for their mental health.”

Junior, Lawrence Central High School “I feel being a member of this committee will allow me to give back to my community and allow me to provide a voice for my community. I also believe this will be a great leadership experience for me and a great opportunity for networking.”

Senior, Ben Davis University High School “This opportunity to me means I will be able to share more voices and reach more people than I can on my own. To be able to stand tall and speak in front of the most influential people in our government is an opportunity of a life time.”

Senior, Ben Davis University High School “Doing this will help me to know how to interact with like minded people and how to plan and discuss deep subjects.”

Senior, Ben Davis University High School “I hope to gain the ability to speak out for students who can't speak out for themselves. I want to gain better access and outlets for students who are struggling because we need that.”

Senior, Pike High School “I would hope to gain leadership skills and communication skills. But, overall, I would like to understand how I can use my voice and how it can make a change.”

Senior, Warren Central High School “I believe that everyones voice should be heard and everyones emotions should be validated. I strive for greatness and change.”

Senior, Pike High School “I want to be able to be a voice for students to listen to and hear. Someone students can relate to that understands.”

Senior, Lawrence Central High School “I want to speak for those who may feel like they do not have their own voice, or who do not know how to use it. I know how it feels to go through adversity without feeling supported or heard, and I want to change that for as many other people that I can.”

Sophomore, Lawrence Central High School “I take on leadership roles and take the lead on everything . I am risk taking and willing to try new things and help out the community the best way I can.”