Soroptimist International of Whittier
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| Youth Forums are Soroptimist sponsored youth gatherings. Their purpose is to give an opportunity for young people to meet, discuss and stimulate awareness of problems that concern all people. The goal of the Forum is to make suggestions and recommend solutions. Participants should be knowledgeable, motivated, able to identify needs and problems and respond with solutions. Youth Forum 2006 presented an impressive slate of 25 community members as facilitators and judges. The event was well attended by over 100 high school participants. In support of Soropimist International's commitment to youth and development of responsible community leaders, Soroptimist International of Whittier welcomed students from the following area schools: California High School Frontier High School La Serna High School Pioneer High School Santa Fe High School Whittier High School Topics discussed included Global Warming, Fast Food Super-sized Trends, Weapons of Mass Destruction and the Uniqueness of Being a Teenager. Keynote speaker, Andrea Barber, formerly of the hit show "Full House" spoke on the responsibility of high profile role models to the youth. Andrea is also an alumni of La Serna High School here in Whittier. |
Youth Forum
Past-President Kathy Mischo with keynote
speaker, Andrea Barber, actress formerly in
"Full House"
speaker, Andrea Barber, actress formerly in
"Full House"
Lori Tiffany, YMCA Director acts as facilitator while
and Bill Bell, Editor, Whittier Daily News, sits in as
Judge for the discussion groups.
and Bill Bell, Editor, Whittier Daily News, sits in as
Judge for the discussion groups.
Students discuss topics in groups of fifteen for 50 minutes
while a facilitator moderates.
while a facilitator moderates.
Andrea Barber addresses the group of students, guests and
community members prior to the presentation of awards.
community members prior to the presentation of awards.
The winners are chosen based on their participation, ideas, cooperation and solutions in all three
of the discussion sessions they attend.
of the discussion sessions they attend.