October 16, 2019 - Mayor Tom Henry today announced the high school students selected to participate in the 2019-2020 Mayor’s Youth Engagement Council (MYEC). MYEC is a service learning group comprised of high school sophomores-seniors. Members provide a voice for the youth of Fort Wayne to local government by engaging their peers, creating innovative solutions and working on projects. The new MYEC class had their first meeting this evening, kicking off the tenth year of the program.
The following students were selected to participate in the 2019-2020 Council:
- Luis Aldave, South Side H.S., Grade 11
- Oscar Aldave Jr., South Side H.S., Grade 11
- Fatima Alshaibani, South Side H.S., Grade 12 (Returning to MYEC for a second year.)
- Natalie Asher, Concordia Lutheran H.S., Grade 12
- Annabella (Annie) Gardt, Carroll H.S., Grade 10
- Colin Haines, Snider H.S., Grade 10
- Sophia Horn, South Side H.S., Grade 12 (Returning to MYEC for a second year.)
- Noah Johnson, Carroll H.S., Grade 12 (Returning to MYEC for a second year.)
- Nithin Krishnan, Canterbury H.S., Grade 11
- David LaMaster, Bishop Dwenger H.S., Grade 12
- Hafsa Lbrahim, Homestead H.S., Grade 11
- Tyler Li, Carroll H.S., Grade 11
- Mia Sartain, New Tech Academy, Grade 10
- Matthew Stachler, Snider H.S., Grade 12 (Returning to MYEC for a third year.)
- Amelia Turnbull, Concordia Lutheran H.S., Grade 12
- Mikayla Havison, Homestead H.S., Grade 11
- Matthew Quintos, Homestead H.S., Grade 11 (Returning to MYEC for a second year.)
“I’m excited to get to know this new group of young leaders, and to hear their ideas for our city,” said Mayor Henry. “Offering an education and resources, along with an encouraging atmosphere, empowers students to aim high and know that they can make a difference.”