Tag: Youth Perspective

A Tobacco-Free Grants

Greetings, my name is Maxamillion. I attend Grants High School and I have been in Evolvement for 1 year. 24/7 works to achieve a tobacco free school in all aspects, whether it be possession, use or distribution. Throughout my year with 24/7, I hosted events for various occasions in my school cafeteria with other 24/7 … Read More

School by School, District by District by Kyana Brady

My name is Kyana, I am in 10th grade. I go to Rio Rancho High School. I have been in Evolvement for almost a year now. With the 24/7 campaign, we advocate for tobacco free schools 24 hours a day 7 days a week. This means no tobacco use for students, staff, and visitors. Most … Read More

Change Should Start NOW by Payton Binion

I am Payton Binion and I am an upcoming junior at Cuba High School. I have been in Evolvement for just under a year, along with the leadership team.  24/7 is a campaign within Evolvement that advocates for 100% tobacco free schools. Currently, there are only 16 school districts that have adapted the 100% comprehensive … Read More

Protecting Future Generations of New Mexico’s Youth

My name is Kat, I am a senior at Arrowhead Park Early College High School and this is my third year in Evolvement. 24/7 is a campaign through Evolvement that works to keep New Mexico schools tobacco-free 7 days a week. Now that my brother is entering High school, this cause is even more important … Read More

Spreading Awareness and Facilitating Learning – Take Down Tobacco Day 2022

By Kris M. Greetings, fellow New Mexicans! I’m Kris, a senior at Gadsden High School, and I am a 3rd-year Evolvement member. Through Evolvement, I am able to work with the 24/7 campaign, which helps school districts adopt, implement, and enforce comprehensive tobacco-free policies 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. One of the … Read More

Protecting Our Students’ Futures with 24/7

Hello, my name is Lauren and I’m a Senior at Arrowhead Park Early College High School. This is my 4th year in 24/7. 24/7 is a program that is working on making all New Mexico schools 100% tobacco free, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The reason I’m writing this post is because … Read More

Making A Difference: Creating A Healthier Future For The Youth In My State

By Adrianna Casaus, 2022 Youth Advocate of the Year Award Winner I have been involved in tobacco control for 4 years. I got involved in the fight against tobacco in 2018, my freshman year of high school. I remember the first time I saw a vape, and I also remember them becoming exponentially popular. People … Read More

Empowering Others Through Advocacy: My Take Down Tobacco Day Experience

My name is Genoveva Gallegos. I am from Tucumcari, New Mexico and I am a senior at Pecos Cyber Academy. I would like to share about my experience with Take Down Tobacco Day. Take Down Tobacco Day is a day where myself, and other Evolvement members, held a special event, filled with games and activities. … Read More

My Role in Getting CISD to go 100% Tobacco-Free

Hello, I am Adrianna C. I am a junior at Cuba High School. I have been in Evolvement since my freshman year. I was chosen to be on the ENM Leadership team twice, and for that I am grateful. As an Evolvement leader, I have changed policies and worked to make my school a safer … Read More

Speaking My Truth at My First School Board Meeting

Hello, my name is Aracely, and I am a senior at Valencia High School in Los Lunas. I have been in Evolvement for two years, and this is my first year on the leadership team. I have made so many important connections to people around the state while discussing youth tobacco use. As a student … Read More