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On March 26, 15 Laurel-Concord-Coleridge High School youth (Back row) Devyn Staples, Hunter McGhee, River Tritten, Turner Thompson, Kolten Settje, Tanner Thompson (front row) Brandi Settje, Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner, Allysa Paulhamus, Macie Swanson, Cloey Young, Ashlynn Gewock, Madyson Campbell, Laney Folkers, Taelynn Settje, Ava Christiansen, Jose Carlos and Sarah Beckwith, School Counselor, participated in the Empower Youth Summit in Bellevue. The students were welcomed by keynote speaker Foster Huggins, sharing a powerful message about living a meaningful life. Students then transitioned through breakout sessions of their choice focused on leadership, connection and relationships, technology, mental health, goals and well-being, all leading students to small group discussions and an overview of resources available to promote self care and wellness.
