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HOT TOPICS & CURRENT EVENTS
Rossana Lozano, Serena Bruce, Jessica Hannemann and Chrisi Thomas Atascadero
High School Students Project The Atascadero Youth Task Force’s
April2001 Certificate of Achievement for outstanding
service by youth to youth and the community goes to Ryan
Pierce, Elizabeth Denny, Rosanna
Naomi Lozano, Serena Bruce, Jessica
Hannemann, and Chrisi Thomas Atascadero High
School Students. The efforts of these
students in their participation in the San Luis Obispo County Youth Summit
made isolation of one an impossible task so we have selected all six students
to receive the award. These students
are actively involved in the Task Force’s 40 developmental asset program and
have committed to making presentations to local youth, service clubs and the
faith community on the value of assets in lives of our youth. These youth have been major contributors
to the recent video project that many will see on the cable as short spot
announcements designed to emphasize the asset development in young
people. Their enthusiasm, involvement
and dedication to youth reflect their interpersonal competence, personal
power, sense of purpose, creative abilities, and integrity. Their service to others proves the value
of youth in the community. We of the
Task Force want to thank them for proving that youth are our most valuable
asset Ryan Pierce (15) is a student at Atascadero High School. He lives in Santa Margarita. He has 4 brothers and three sisters. His parents are Ray and Paula. He enjoys being with friends, meeting new people and helping others, and most of all talking. He is currently involved in the F.F.A., Friday Night Live and the Asset Development Program. He hopes to become a teacher or work with Friday Night Live when he finishes school, and it goes without saying that he is a fine young man. Elizabeth Denny is a sophomore at Atascadero High School. She is actively involved in Friday Night Live, the AYTF Asset Development Program, Atascadero High School Girls’ Golf Team, the International Club, and the Atascadero Advanced Women’s’ Choir. She has lived in Atascadero for 14 years with her mother, dad and two sisters. She plans on attending CalPoly or UCSB after high school to study for medicine or counseling. She currently works as a recreation leader at the junior high school. Elizabeth is a real asset to our program. Rosanna Naomi Lozano is an outgoing 15 almost 16 year old. She recently moved to Atascadero and lives with her Aunt and Uncle. Her favorite sport is basketball, she likes shopping, hanging out with her friends, listening to music, singing and dancing. She cares about others problems and feelings, is ready to listen or when asked provide advice. She considers herself a good role model and likes participating in different activities. Her motto is “a smile makes a persons day a lot brighter”. Rosanna is a team player, has excellent friendship skills and is a “cool” person to be around. Serena Bruce is a 15 year old sophomore at Atascadero High School. She is involved with many youth activities including Tri-county Regional Team, California Youth Advocacy Network, and the Atascadero Youth Task Force. She is in Choir, drama, swimming for fun, and loves animals. Her dream job is to be an actress or drama teacher. She enjoys the opportunity that the Asset Development Program has given her to meet new people. She wants to encourage adults to keep on listening and thank those that are listening now. Serena is a leader in this effort. Jessica Hannemann is a sophomore at Atascadero High School and actively involved in the 40 Developmental Asset Program. Jessica identifies youth who experience problems with the lack of specific assets and is committed to increasing the asset inventory of her peers as well as her own. Jessica came to Atascadero from Arizona where her older sister still resides. Jessica lives here with her mother and Dad. She love animals and has two dogs. Jessica’s ability to identify assets with specific at risk behaviors is an asset in itself and makes her a valuable member of our team. Chrisi Thomas is a senior at Atascadero High School. She moved to Atascadero 4 years ago a shy young student who has definitely broken out of her shell. She is a member of the Water Polo Team and named as the Most Valuable Player this year. She has a Student Intern job with the Department of Social Services, and says she is lucky to be able to work at something this early in life that really makes a difference. She wants to help others and this was the driving force behind her becoming involved with the Youth Task Force. She feels the need to learn how things work and how to make a difference. We feel like she is already making a difference as a valuable asset to the community and a role model for her peers. The Task Force wants to thank these young people for a job well done and encourage them to stay involved in the community as youth and when they become adults. Asset Type #1 –
Support- The more love, support, and adult contacts
a child has the more likely he or she is to grow up healthy. Only 41% of the youth surveyed
nationally experience at least three of the six support assets. Six Key Areas of Support: Family Support Positive Family Communication
Other adult relationships Caring Neighborhood Caring School climate Parent involvement in schooling Helpful Hints: Adjust the way you support your child as he or she grows Indentify your own sources of support and what you can
learn from them Ask your child what kind of support he or she likes best Watch for non-verbal clues from your child saying he or
she neds your support. FINALLY -------- “Children
need to know that, whatever else may happen, their parents love them” (Michael Popkin, Ph.D., Director of
the Active Parenting Program.) Learn more about Asset Development “CLICK”
here. Asset Development Video Project The Atascadero Youth Task Force has received a grant to
develop a community awareness of the Asset Development Philosophy. Every one
can build assets. This grant will be used to develop a video based on local
youth and adults and their perspective of the concepts and what each can do
to help develop assets in the communities young people. Volunteers are needed
to help with the project. Tasks would include serving on the panels WE NEED YOUR HELP
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