In a few weeks, Mater Dei High School senior and Youth Resources’ April Youth of the Month, Abbey Chapman, will see months of work and planning culminate with a five-hour… read more →

When Castle High School students Audrey Watson and Sophie Fanok started Pads for Progress, they weren’t thinking about winning awards or padding their college resume. They simply wanted to help… read more →

By Alexa Elpers, junior at Mater Dei High School and member of Teen Advisory Council’s Marketing/Communications Committee When I was a freshman, I heard about how awesome Teen Advisory Council… read more →

Adolescents often compare themselves with others in the areas of intelligence, athleticism, social status, possessions and income. At its core, it all comes down to competing with one another. When… read more →

By: Kerry Martin As a mother of three children (ages 11, 12 and 13), I now understand that babies and toddlers aren’t necessarily the most difficult to parent. With all… read more →

YR students on Teen Advisory Council’s Marketing/Communications Committee (MARCOM) are speaking one-on-one with fellow students to get to know them better, share their interests with the community and work on… read more →

By Erin Meyer Every morning before school, Corpus Christi eighth grader Isabelle Koch heads to the cafeteria to walk with her classmates. She enjoys spending time with her friends, but… read more →

Hometown: Kokomo, IN Title: Office Coordinator Time involved with YR: 4 years Q. As the Office Coordinator, you are often the first point of contact for people when they call… read more →

By Blake Palmer There are thousands of colleges to choose from, however when narrowed down to your student’s preferences, high school seniors typically have 2-3 choices on the top of… read more →

Hometown: Marion, IL Title: Teen Advisory Council Program Coordinator Time involved with YR: 2 years Q. You have a memorable hairstyle. How long have you been growing out your hair?… read more →