Youth

MATFORCE's #StayHealthy Essay Contest is an annual event held to raise awareness among youth about the risks of drug and alcohol abuse. Students throughout Yavapai County participated in the inaugural contest.

First through Third Place Winners are:

• Samantha Sharpe, Age 17, Camp Verde High School - 1st Place Winner
• Arianna Rache, Age 15, Camp Verde High School - 2nd Place Winner
• Hope Wells, Age 14, Bradshaw Mountain High School - 3rd Place Winner

Honorable Mentions include:

• Jacob Kendall, Age 17, Tri-City Prep, Prescott
• Delainey Kesler, Age 14, Camp Verde High School, Camp Verde
• Alice Johnson, Age 16, Prescott High School, Prescott
• Lesly Castillo, Age 16, Bradshaw Mountain High School, Prescott Valley
• Rachel Gosielewski, Age 15, Camp Verde High School, Camp Verde
• Heath Lawton, Age 15, Camp Verde High School, Camp Verde
• Jonathan Adame, Age 18, Camp Verde High School, Camp Verde
• Abigail Booth, Age 15, Mingus Union High School, Cottonwood
• Cassiday Leo, Age 17, Tri-City Prep, Prescott
• Bianca Cline, Age 15, Camp Verde High School, Camp Verde
• Abby Nelson, Age 15, Trinity Christian School, Prescott

Join a youth group that is making a difference in their community!

The Yavapai County Youth Council is looking for students in 8th – 12th grade to participate in a youth-led group.

We want your input!

Have fun participating in

• anti-substance abuse campaigns
• media commercials
• community events
• youth leadership training
• and more!

Earn scholarships and service hours based on participation.

Join YC² today!

Resources

MATFORCE Speakers Bureau Bob McBride and Maggie with message “Drugs are For Dummies.” Watch Video

Watch these winning videos to learn the many ways youth are speaking out against drug and alcohol abuse and choosing to live healthier lives.