Youth Seat/Advisory Council Applications

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 Applications are now OPEN for the youth seat and advisory council.

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Students with the following qualifications were considered:

- GPA of a 3.0 or higher

- Be a Hanover County Resident

- Attend a Hanover County Public School (i.e. Hanover or Patrick Henry High School)

- Have community service or work experience with people who have developmental disabilities, mental health challenges, and/or substance use disorder

- 1 Letter of Recommendation for the youth council (2 for the youth seat) will be required and an essay

Please note: if you apply for the youth SEAT and are not chosen your application will automatically be put in the running for the council.

Hello, my name is Teagan Gilhooly and I am a rising Junior at Atlee High School. I enjoy all things outdoors along with spending time with my friends and helping out in my community. My love for helping younger kids has come from being very involved in my church nursery and helping all kids with different abilities play and have a great time together! I am so excited for my opportunity to serve on the HCSS Youth Advisory Council!

Julianna Kimes is going into her sophomore year. Julianna attends Atlee High School. She is in Key Club, Speak up and Spanish Club and hopes to do more! Julianna is excited for the opportunity to serve people in need through the Youth Advisory Council!

Veronica Lumpkin attends Atlee High school. She is a rising senior.  Veronica loves playing lacrosse for school and her travel team. She currently serves as a Buddy with Young Life Capernaum and has been for 2 years. She also loves helping with Challenger basketball in the winter. Veronica has a passion for spending time with people of all abilities, gifts and backgrounds. She can’t wait to continue to serve through Hanover Community Support Services. 

Anderson Payne is a rising sophomore at Atlee High School. She serves as a volunteer at Vacation Bible School, Challenger Soccer and Basketball at Cool Spring Baptist Church. Anderson was a member of TILT at Chickahomany Middle School and regularly attends Young Life Capernaum. She is very  grateful for this opportunity to serve on the Youth Advisory Council.

Landon Selden is 16 and a rising senior at Atlee High School. He lives in Hanover County with his parents. His older brother ,William, is his inspiration to serve families and individuals in the community with special needs. For several years, Landon has served as a buddy for challenger soccer and basketball. He also volunteers with Raise, Inc. At Atlee, he plays on the tennis team and enjoys playing pickle-ball in his free time. Landon is excited for the opportunity to serve on the youth council.