And that’s a wrap on Youth4AM’s third annual SHSAT and Public Speaking Camp. With a turnout of over 150 participants, Youth4AM’s virtual closing ceremony included many memorable speakers such as Queens Borough President Donovan Richards, Congresswoman Grace Meng, City Council Candidate Linda Lee, Assemblyman William Colton, Senator Andrew Gounardes, Councilman Peter Koo, District 25 CEC Member Joseph Chou, District 26 CEC Member Albert Suhu, District 28 CEC Member Lu Zhao, and Assemblyman Edward Braunstein.
Queens Borough President Donovan Richards
Congresswoman Grace Meng
City Council Candidate Linda Lee
Assemblyman William Colton
Senator Andrew Gounardes
Councilman Peter Koo
District 25 CEC Member Joseph Chou
District 26 CEC Member Albert Suhu
District 28 CEC Member Lu Zhao
Assemblyman Edward Braunstein
All speakers commemorated the hardworking students for their perseverance and dedication towards not only preparing for the SHSAT, but also for using their voices to educate others against social issues. Students utilized skills from the camp to prepare two detailed presentations regarding Asian hate, which included the history of asian hate, portrayal of the inaccuracies of asian stereotypes, as well as how to stop asian hate itself.
Distinguished students–Ella Chen, Melanie Chen, Roland Chia, Maxwell Derella, Christy Fu, Brandon Hu, and Selina Zheng–were recognized for their achievements in our camp with a certificate signed by Senator Toby Stavisky. Youth4AM would like to thank everyone for their support in our program and wishes for the best of luck for the 2021 SHSAT.
