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

Balancing School and Fitness: My Journey with YAHL

While some of my extracurricular activities double as workouts, the school day itself can also play a crucial role...

Elevate Nutrition

One of the most pressing issues we face is that many students receive little to no nutritional value in their daily diets...

My Experience and Vision

I envision a future where every student has access to comprehensive health education, supportive mental health services and opportunities...

Making a Real Difference

It’s clear that many students need better nutrition and access to essential vitamins...

Creating Policies to Benefit All Students

We want to ensure that students have better access to healthy food, clean water and opportunities for exercise...

Improving Health of Students and Future Generations

People should care about school wellness policies because physical activity and good nutrition are important...

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