Youth Leadership Council of Licking County

05/11/2021

Does anger make you feel trapped? Read below for additional coping strategies when dealing with anger.

Anger can make you feel trapped and changing your surroundings can help with those feelings. Whether you’re mad at someone in the same room as you or just angry at the world, sometimes physically relocating yourself can help you start to calm down. Go to another room or step outside for a few minutes of fresh air to help disrupt the track that your mind is on.

04/10/2021

The final YLC Spotlight for Cycle 10 is Katie Davis! Katie has been on council for two years and is currently serving as the Communications Director. Katie is a senior at Licking Valley High School where she operates as the Historian in National Honor Society and the Section Leader of the flutes in Marching Band. Additionally, Katie is involved in Tri-M, Combo, Concert Band, and Venture Youth to Youth. Thank you for your continuous support of YLC and its members. Come back soon for updates on the rest of Cycle 10’s adventures!

03/13/2021

This week’s YLC Spotlight is Sarah Selfinger! Sarah has been on council for two years; She has served as the Leadership Development Director for Cycle 9 and is currently the President of Cycle 10. During her time on council, Sarah has operated as the Project Leader for last year’s prevention education project as well as Project Quarantine which was used to boost morale during the beginning stages of the Corona Virus. Sarah is a junior at Watkins Memorial High School where she participates in Stage Crew for the musical, Drug Free club, and Student Council. Additionally, Sarah is taking courses to get her STNA and become a nursing assistant. Come back soon to see the next YLC Spotlight!

02/20/2021

This week’s YLC Spotlight is Sophee Engle! Sophee has been on council for two years. Sophee is a junior at Watkins Memorial High School where she participates in track and field as well as musical. This year, Sophee is excited to be casted as Ursula in The Little Mermaid Musical. Additionally, Sophee is involved in summer theater at Sterling Summer Youth Theater in Pataskala. During her free time, she loves to read any and all books available and she’s currently writing a musical with her best friend. Come back soon to see the next YLC Spotlight!

02/09/2021

Please be aware that there are predators on social media and your safety is most important! Please educate friends, families and yourself on the dangers.

From the aritcle:
Dr. Laura Berman is mourning the death of her teenage son after a drug overdose.

"My beautiful boy is gone. 16 years old. Sheltering at home," she captioned a photo of the two of them. "A drug dealer connected with him on Snapchat and gave him [fentanyl] laced Xanax and he overdosed in his room."

"They do this because it hooks people even more and is good for business but I causes overdose [sic] and the kids don't know what they are taking," she continued. "My heart is completely shattered and I am not sure how to keep breathing. I post this now only so that not one more kid dies. We watched him so closely. Straight A student. Getting ready for college. Experimentation gone bad. He got the drugs delivered to the house. Please watch your kids and WATCH SNAPCHAT especially. That's how they get them."

The relationship therapist says her son bought fentanyl laced Xanax

01/30/2021

This week’s YLC Spotlight is Becky Slone! Becky has been on Council for two years and served as a Project Leader last year. During her time on Council, Becky has participated in the TURN Coalition, Summit Planning Committee, and the Licking County Wellness Coalition. Becky is a junior at Lakewood, but she’s graduating early to pursue a career in Nursing at Cedarville University. Additionally, she is involved in Quiz Bowl, “Let’s Talk,” tutoring, National Honor Society, FCCLA, and Spanish Club where she operates as president. Becky is employed at Panera Bread and enjoys teaching kids and helping the community in her spare time. Check back soon to see another amazing YLC Spotlight!

01/09/2021

This week’s YLC Spotlight is Landen Davis! Landen has been on council for two years. She is a junior at Johnstown High School where she participates in cross country, track, band and choir. Landen is also involved in Student Council, National Honors Society, Book Club, and Quiz Bowl. She is employed at McDonald’s and also works as a lifeguard. Check back soon to see the next YLC Spotlight!

12/19/2020

This week’s YLC Spotlight is Shelby Heist! Shelby is a first year member on council. She is a sophomore at Lakewood High School where she serves as the Student Council Class President and a representative for the Licking Land Trust. In addition, Shelby is also involved in in drama, marching band, soccer, swim team, 4-H, BSA Venture Crew, and the Zanesville Rifle Club. Come back soon to see the next YLC Spotlight!

12/17/2020

Focus on today and don’t let your fears define you!

12/13/2020

Winter Retreat 2020

12/08/2020

Help me congratulate Kiara on being accepted to her top two colleges, Ohio University and Belmont University where she will be pursuing an education major. Let's also congratulate Molly on her new job at Kroger. Congrats, ladies!!!!

12/05/2020

This week’s YLC Spotlight is Arianna Bidwell! Arianna has been on council for two years. This year she is serving as the Leadership Development Director. Arianna is a senior at Heath High School where she plays on the school’s softball team. Come back soon to see the next YLC Spotlight!