| ISLAND TEENS ADVOCACY TEAM ITAT NEWSLETTER December 2020 "Life's most persistent and urgent question is, 'what are you doing for others?'" The Season for Service Our Island Teen Advocates shared the spirit of service this month with their families, friends, and Pacific Islander community.Some of our ITAT students completed a service project making candy leis . The Skyridge presidency members met to make the leis and have a meeting about their club goals for the year. The Skyridge ITAT club gifted the leis they made to their school administration. ITAT students from Provo High School also shared in the spirit of service, sharing their talents with their school by singing Christmas carols. "ITAT students went caroling to some of the Polynesian teachers who have helped them. We taught our class Mele Kalikimaka (Hawaiian Christmas song) and Manuia le Kerisimasi (Samoan Christmas song) then took some chocolate, cocoa rice (popular Samoan treat), and bread for the people we would sing to. We sang to Mr. Pope, who is always encouraging and a real motivator for many. We also sang to Mrs. Latu, who is a Special Education teacher, and a positive influence for many as well. Our last stop was the main office, where we sang to the administration because they do so much for us. It was a fun morning doing our little service project.It was a great experience watching our youth put smiles on everyone's faces as they sang, they had fun spreading cheer." -Flo Toleafoa, Provo ITAT Advisor Skyridge presidency at their service project meeting Provo ITAT club sharing the Christmas spirit ITAT Student Spotlight: Ezekiel Greco Ezekiel Bay Ah You Greco has been welcomed in as the newest member of the Skyridge High School ITAT Presidency. Known for his infectious energy, his positive vibes and outlook on life, Zeke maintains and offers a settling balance- Simple and sweet is his preference. Live and enjoy life to the fullest is his way. He moves to the composition of his own beat and appreciates music in all its varieties.Zeke is a friend to any and all. He's an observer and a listener and is compassionate and kind who enjoys seeing, accepting and loving people as they are- especially seeing people having a really good time; which is why recruiting is his office. Although not one to announce or show his achievements, he's literally pushed himself and tackled obstacles to receive high marks in school, even the coveted straight A's!! As a Skyridge High School Falcon, Zeke has played all of his high school years on the football team, lettering the last couple years as a varsity player as well as receiving awards in back-to-back years as a sophomore and junior team MVP. He has many diverse interest and hobbies: if its active, its Zeke! We are so glad to have you as the newest member of Skyridge's ITAT presidency. We acknowledge and commend you for stepping out of your comfort zone, appreciate what you are willing to share and contribute and are overall-just so proud of you! Tobacco Facts: MY LIFE MY QUIT: mylifemyquit.com is a new service available to teens, to assist them in quitting the highly addictive nicotine products that comprise the teen vaping epidemic. All they need to do is text "Start My Quit" 855-891-9989 to talk or text with a quit coach to cheer them on in their journey of quitting! 8% of smokers are aged 18-24 e-cigarettes are just as addictive as regular cigarettes vaping can cause nicotine addiction and poisoning (Utah DOH, center4research.com , tobaccofreekids.org ) Suicide Facts : 79% of suicides worldwide occur in low to middle income countries There is one suicide every 12 minutes in the US almost 800,000 people die worldwide each year from suicide Suicide is the 3rd leading cause of death for 15-19 year olds (https://ibis.health.utah.gov, https://healthcare.utah.edu, CDC): COVID UPDATE: The Pacific Islander community in Utah has the highest rates of COVID-19. Please continue to practice safe social distancing practices and wear masks in public places! UPCOMING EVENTS: Visit Our Site Let's be buddies |
ISLAND TEENS ADVOCACY TEAM
ITAT NEWSLETTER
December 2020
"Life's most persistent and urgent question is, 'what are you doing for others?'"
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Our Island Teen Advocates shared the spirit of service this month with their families, friends, and Pacific Islander community.Some of our ITAT students completed a service project making candy leis . The Skyridge presidency members met to make the leis and have a meeting about their club goals for the year. The Skyridge ITAT club gifted the leis they made to their school administration.
ITAT students from Provo High School also shared in the spirit of service, sharing their talents with their school by singing Christmas carols.
"ITAT students went caroling to some of the Polynesian teachers who have helped them. We taught our class Mele Kalikimaka (Hawaiian Christmas song) and Manuia le Kerisimasi (Samoan Christmas song) then took some chocolate, cocoa rice (popular Samoan treat), and bread for the people we would sing to. We sang to Mr. Pope, who is always encouraging and a real motivator for many. We also sang to Mrs. Latu, who is a Special Education teacher, and a positive influence for many as well. Our last stop was the main office, where we sang to the administration because they do so much for us. It was a fun morning doing our little service project.It was a great experience watching our youth put smiles on everyone's faces as they sang, they had fun spreading cheer." -Flo Toleafoa, Provo ITAT Advisor
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Skyridge presidency at their service project meeting | | |
Provo ITAT club sharing the Christmas spirit | | |
ITAT Student Spotlight: Ezekiel Greco | |
Ezekiel Bay Ah You Greco has been welcomed in as the newest member of the Skyridge High School ITAT Presidency. Known for his infectious energy, his positive vibes and outlook on life, Zeke maintains and offers a settling balance- Simple and sweet is his preference. Live and enjoy life to the fullest is his way. He moves to the composition of his own beat and appreciates music in all its varieties.Zeke is a friend to any and all. He's an observer and a listener and is compassionate and kind who enjoys seeing, accepting and loving people as they are- especially seeing people having a really good time; which is why recruiting is his office.
Although not one to announce or show his achievements, he's literally pushed himself and tackled obstacles to receive high marks in school, even the coveted straight A's!! As a Skyridge High School Falcon, Zeke has played all of his high school years on the football team, lettering the last couple years as a varsity player as well as receiving awards in back-to-back years as a sophomore and junior team MVP. He has many diverse interest and hobbies: if its active, its Zeke!
We are so glad to have you as the newest member of Skyridge's ITAT presidency. We acknowledge and commend you for stepping out of your comfort zone, appreciate what you are willing to share and contribute and are overall-just so proud of you! | |
Tobacco Facts:
MY LIFE MY QUIT: mylifemyquit.com is a new service available to teens, to assist them in quitting the highly addictive nicotine products that comprise the teen vaping epidemic. All they need to do is text "Start My Quit" 855-891-9989 to talk or text with a quit coach to cheer them on in their journey of quitting!
- 8% of smokers are aged 18-24
- e-cigarettes are just as addictive as regular cigarettes
- vaping can cause nicotine addiction and poisoning
(Utah DOH, center4research.com, tobaccofreekids.org)
Suicide Facts :
- 79% of suicides worldwide occur in low to middle income countries
- There is one suicide every 12 minutes in the US
- almost 800,000 people die worldwide each year from suicide
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Suicide is the 3rd leading cause of death for 15-19 year olds(https://ibis.health.utah.gov, https://healthcare.utah.edu, CDC):
COVID UPDATE:
The Pacific Islander community in Utah has the highest rates of COVID-19. Please continue to practice safe social distancing practices and wear masks in public places!
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