Eva Anderson and I are filming, editing, and sharing a series of videos to educate local preschool teachers and elementary school students on American Sign Language (ASL). The goal is to teach the younger generation about ASL in order to foster a more inclusive community.

The project that I am working on at the moment is to reduce the waste that disposable signs create when removed from the traffic islands. The signs aren’t allowed to be placed there and I hope by overgrowing the traffic islands with plants, with money coming from business sponsorships, that I can make a difference.

For my personal project this year I created this website that you are viewing right now! I noticed that our commission did not have an official page and thought that it would be great to have a platform to show all of our members accomplishments. I want this website to help the community get more involved in our projects. I took most of the photos that are shown on the website, and I connected with our newsletter writer for some of the information you’ve read. If you have any news of events are coming up in Greenwich that we should post on here, let us know in our inbox!

I worked on fundraising for the Greenwich Scholarship Association by conducting a bracelet sale with multiple schools. The Greenwich Scholarship Association is an organization that sends underprivileged Greenwich students to college every year. The FSYC has worked closely with this amazing organization for years and we are always super excited to be able to contribute to the cause.

The purpose of my project is to help expand the practice of composting throughout Greenwich schools. Additionally, we hope to educate kids about the importance of composting.

Hi! My name is Sanah Rekhi and this is my second year on FSYC. I'm so excited to be leading a project which centers around sponsoring a writing competition for the youth of Greenwich. This year's writing prompt focuses on what it means to be a part of the Greenwich community. All students who attend middle school in Greenwich are able to submit to the contest!

This past winter I worked with Natalie Cook on a holiday cheer program with Parsonage Cottage, a local nursing home. We went in-person to sing holiday songs and spend time with the residents. Currently, I am working on Tyler Wilson’s subcommittee for the Greenwich Teen Film Competition.

For my project, I am creating and directing the Greenwich Teen Film Competition. It is open for all middle and high schoolers in Greenwich to submit their five-minute short films in 3 categories: Narrative, Documentary, and Animation.

My project is focused on ACL Prevention. I hosted a zoom with guest speaker Dr. Katie Vadasdi on how to reduce the risk of injury at home. I plan to continue this project by adding the FIFA programs into schools.

My project is focused on giving AVID students more opportunities to explore careers and getting more help on education from different professionals. Through meetings between AVID students and adults from different fields of professions, opportunities, and advice on different careers/education paths are given.

Alongside FSYC member Campbell Officer, I am working on a composting project for the elementary and middle schools in Greenwich. The purpose of this project is to teach students to get involved with climate problems and spread the positive effects of composting and sustainable practices. This project is designed to combat the extensive disposal of recyclable food waste, as well as to promote the ecological incentives of composting.

Hi, my name is Caroline Hisler and I am a senior at Sacred Heart Greenwich. I am working with Mary Hawthorn on a “FORGIVITY” Conference focusing on wellness in local private and public high schools.

My partner and I are hosting a student-led art contest geared toward encouraging students in Greenwich to pursue their artistic interests. This will be the second year that this contest will happen, and we hope to also build a platform to express and raise awareness of current issues through artistic means.

It is my second year on the First Selectman’s Youth Commission and I am really enjoying being a leader of a new project this year. Last year, I lead a project that facilitated connections between high school kids interested in musical theater and elderly people from homes in our community. This year, I was excited to lead the FSYC‘s first-ever Greenwich Police connection project with elementary school kids in the community.

Hi! I am Shreya Prabhu and I’m a freshman at Greenwich High School. I am is passionate about writing and advocating for social justice. I’m also involved in the school newspaper, Model United Nations, and love learning about different countries. I am excited to be in the FSYC so that I can make a positive impact on the lives of Greenwich citizens.

My project is with Lauren Mondscien and it is a mental health webinar with Dr. Jeff DeTeso on how high schoolers can constructively and purposefully deal with difficult times and emotions. This conference will leave high school students with meaningful takeaways and strategies to help them cope with depression, anxiety, toxic thought processes, and overall social/academic stressors of living in a high-pressure environment.

Hello! I’m Zara Haque and I am a freshman at Greenwich High School. I am passionate about public speaking, debate, journalism, and the intersection of science and society. Currectly for my project I joined in on helping with this years STEM fair!

For my project, I created a program called Middle School Mentors. It seeks to provide invaluable mentorship and social support to students at Eastern, Central, and Western Middle Schools. High school mentors will engage with mentees in 30-minute, 1-on-1 sessions offered through Zoom. Sessions will be guided by the unique needs of mentees. Parents will be connected to the program through email exchanges with mentors. The program is supported by school administrators and various youth-serving agencies and departments in the Town of Greenwich.

My name is Lauren Mondschein and I am a junior at Greenwich High School. I am working on a Mental Health Conference with Tessa Loverro for students to learn how to help themselves as well as others navigate through difficult times that may arise in school, home, and social settings. In this webinar, Dr. Jeff DeTeso will educate students on cognitive behavioral therapy and develop strategies to help them cope with depression, anxiety, toxic thought processes, and overall academic stressors of living in a competitive community

I joined the FSYC in 2021 as a junior. Currently, I am working on creating an after-school enrichment program for young English language learners at the New Lebanon school that brings in AP Spanish students from Greenwich high schools to run fun and informative activities that help build the students' English skills. I'm looking forward to doing more work like this in the future and hope to continue this project throughout the spring season!

My partner and I are hosting a student-led art contest geared toward encouraging students in Greenwich to pursue their artistic interests. This will be the second year that this contest will happen, and we hope to also build a platform to express and raise awareness of current issues through artistic means.

In the coming fall I will be heading the first Sexual Assault Resilience Conference for Greenwich high school kids. This conference will be aimed at giving teens struggling with coming out about sexual assault experienced in their lives a chance to connect with other teens who have been through similar incidents and professionals who specialize in recovery. As well as for supportive allies and those wanting to learn how to be of help. The topics discussed in this conference will be heavy and the preparation will be extensive to ensure a safe space for all.