My name is Joanna Lee. I am from Lawton, Oklahoma, and I currently attend Lawton High School. This is my first year in the YAHL program, and I have had the wonderful privilege of being on the leadership team. As a result of being a busy student athlete, the nutritional content I consume during school hours is super important to ensure my performance is consistent. Lawton High School does a great job at providing clean drinking water and ensuring athletes get plenty of practice and proper training every day. I have a comprehensive school wellness policy to thank for my access to clean drinking water and physical activity. However, not every student has these privileges, which inspires me to create this same environment for other schools across the state.

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By: Joanna Lee, Lawton High School

Raising Health Awareness in Our Schools

Why does this matter to me? Because physical health affects everything, how we learn, how we feel, and how we grow.

Beyond the classroom: Elevate Student Health for Real Impact

One of my favorite events I’ve done... the state wrestling event, where we talked to classmates and kids from all over the state.

Encouraging the Health of Younger Generations

Seeing my younger generation embracing their health motivates me to continue to update wellness policies...

Elevate and Empower

I am so passionate about Elevate Student Health because I have seen the effects of an unhealthy lifestyle paired with no physical activity.

Educating Our Peers

It's a way for us to educate our peers on the ways they can eat better...

Encouraging Improvements to School Wellness Policies

With the help of Elevate Student Health, I was able to show my family the dangers of constantly consuming bad foods and not exercising...

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