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MYC Youth Speak
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“I joined MYC my sophomore year and my only regret is that I
didn’t join sooner. The first meeting I went to I had
no idea what everyone was talking about, or why he or she
would want to listen to me? I asked a few questions,
made a few comments; no one knew who I was, but they all
listened to what I HAD TO SAY. It was empowering.
Here was an opportunity to transform Farmington from a city
with nothing to do, to a place where my friends and I could
have fun! Since that first meeting, I have been
involved in 2 Battle of the Bands, BUILDING A TEEN CENTER,
concerts in the park, and various community service
projects. Now going into my senior year I am the
co-chair of Mayor's Youth Council, and I invite you as
upcoming freshmen to help me make this city a fun place to
be. See ya at our upcoming meetings!!” ~ Kelly
Refalo |
| “I first heard about Mayor's Youth Council from a
friend; it sounded like fun, so I started coming to
meetings. Boy was I surprised; MYC is not just a fun
was to meet people but a great way to participate in
community service, which is good for college. Also
kids think that youth has no say in the world, but MYC gives
youth a say, a voice in the community.” ~ Jen Chen |
| “My time spent with the Mayor's Youth Council
connected me to a new environment. After all of my work to
create community events and attending the Youth Symposiums,
I am inspired by the concept of our generation transforming
current attitudes toward humanity.” ~ Ellie Harding |
| “I heard about MYC in the beginning of my high
school career while looking into different extracurricular
activities that might interest me, however I did not
actually become a member until my junior year of high
school. I regret not joining sooner because of all the
opportunities that it offers for ones community and ones
self. Becoming a member of MYC gives one a voice in their
community, may it be about its activities offered to youth
or how the youth of the city are treated. My experience in
MYC has been an enlightening and enjoyable one, putting me
in many real world situations and giving me an opportunity
to voice my thoughts.” ~ Christine Kenerson |
| “In today’s society, the youth are a very different
generation from their parents. We are left to live with
their expectations, their rules and their lives. Mayor's
Youth Council is the first opportunity that I have seen that
can change that, people on MYC is setting the bar for youth
in Farmington/Farmington Hills. We are making today's
society our society and in return it makes us bigger,
stronger and more knowledgeable people. It is essential for
those people who want to make a difference to become
leaders. Mayor's Youth Council can be the first stepping
stone across the river.” ~ Curtis McGuire |
| “My Mayor’s Youth Council experience introduced me
to recreation and increased my student leadership abilities.
I met new contacts in the field of government and learned
the value of community service.” ~ Nicole Boychuk |
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“I joined for many reasons. One was I knew some friends who
where all ready on the council. Second, this way I would
know more about what was going on in the city of Farmington
Hills. Third, I wanted to make a difference; I wanted
Farmington to be a better place. Finally, when I went, I
discovered I could make a difference. Another plus was
meeting other kids in Farmington; I knew all of the Harrison
kids but meet others from Farmington and North Farmington
High Schools.” ~ Andrew Maclean |
| “MYC gives kids an opportunity that they would
otherwise never have. They have a chance to serve
their community and make a real difference in the decisions
that our local government makes on our behalf. This is an
experience that you will carry with you for the rest of your
life, and it will help you with what ever career you choose
to pursue.” ~ Christina Arnold |
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