Kannapolis Youth Council Selects 2024-2025 Members
The Kannapolis Youth Council recently selected its new 2023-2024 officers and members.
The Youth Council provides opportunities for students to become engaged in leadership development, promotes volunteerism, practices teamwork, organizational and communication skills, and provides input to the adult leadership in the decision-making process of the City. They participate in a number of community service projects and activities and learn about the services and functions of the City throughout the year.
Approximately fifty high school students have been selected to serve on the 2024-2025 Youth Council following an application process. They represent AL Brown High School, Cabarrus Charter School, Cannon School, Corvian Community School, Early College at Rowan Cabarrus Community College, Gray Stone Day School, Home School and Northwest Cabarrus High School.
New Officers for the 2024-2025 Term:
Sweta Chokshi (Co-Chair), Moira Hunter (Co-Chair), Daniel Zapata (Vice Chair), Ayden Sniffan (Secretary), Madison McMahan (Finance), Samantha Griffin (Marketing), Emmy Watkins (Social Events Coordinator), Ashley Vega (Community Service Coordinator), and Auja Cascen (Historian).
New Members for the 2024-2025 Term:
Akshara Gurudu, Amelia Caskey, Andrae Wallace, Angel Ortiz, Anish Subramanian, Ansika Sirigireddy, Aymar Alonzo, Benjamin Vermeire, Bradyn Burgess, Daniel Reyes Cruz, Ella Ortiz, Emmerson Perry, Gavin Murfitt, Harris Watkins, Jah’Nira Hogan, Kate Vazquez, Kendall Stavenger, Michelle Castlillo De La Cruz, LeNay Turnage, Logan Miller, Matias Guerra, Mia Torres Conde, Paisley Martinez, Payton Currie, Rileigh Upright, Ryan Fowler, Taylor Deaton, Teesha Mudliar and Zander Atwell.
Returning Members for the 2024-2025 Term:
Aiyana Ratliff, Ashley Vega, Auja Cascen, Ayden Sniffan, Caroline Storey, Charion Armstrong, Daniel Zapata, Emmy Watkins, Katelyn Wiseman, Kyra Roberts, Madison McMahan, Makayla Burris, Melanie Ortiz, Moira Hunter, Nicole Dixon, Samantha Griffin, Samuel Howard, Shrij Chokshi and Sweta Chokshi.
For more information on the Youth Council, contact Annette Privette Keller, Director of Communications, at 704.920.4311 or aprivettekeller@kannapolisnc.gov.