By Brian Park
The city of San Juan Capistrano recognized the outgoing members of its Youth Advisory Board during the City Council’s meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 19.
Cynthia Alexander, community services director, thanked Jacob Jaworski from JSerra Catholic High School and Kali Winn from San Juan Hills High School for their past year of service on the board.
Three of its members, Jameson Johnson, Harley Olvera and Nicole Winn, graduated from high school this year. Olvera will be attending Chapman University to major in biology and Nicole Winn will be attending Pepperdine University. Johnson, who will be attending Northeastern University in Boston to study communications, thanked the city and the board’s adult advisors, Gerald Muir, Joseph Lopez and Gil Leon.
“I have loved serving on the Youth Advisory Board. We’ve had the opportunity to continue to serve with so many different organizations and groups within the city,” Johnson said. “It’s just been a really great opportunity to help me grow with my skills and leadership and hopefully in my future career.”
Alexander highlighted several of the board’s projects this past year, including stenciling city storm drains, volunteering with the Economic Preservation Subcommittee’s Winter Wonderland event, participating in the San Juan Capistrano Relay for Life and working with the Los Rios Garden Angels to maintain Los Rios Park.
