Roswell’s  Youth Advisory Council is a major representative of teens in the city of Roswell. It shows the importance of having involvement and leadership from the younger generation in matters concerning the city. This council gives the teens opportunities to advocate for themselves and others.

This council is sponsored and represented by Issa Solis and David Crowe but the majority of members consist of local Roswell teens.

Both Solis and Crowe chose to be involved with the council stating they value the importance of youth leadership in the community.  Adding that they both strive to inspire and give the teens understanding of how much power they hold in the community.

The majority of executive decisions come from the members in councils and not from the sponsors Solis and Crowe.

Solis said, “It’s a great way of teens to start reconnecting with our community and feel like they have more of a footprint than just their bedroom and that their footprint can go beyond their bedroom and to the entire city.”

Not only do the council members participate in meetings with the city’s council where professional decisions are made, but also are involved in lots of volunteer work in the community including food,toy drives and road clean-ups. Other city events include Dia De Muertos on Oct 26 and Root, which includes several different events for black history month in February.

Junior Anna Buffalo, one of the council members, also has other responsibilities like creating a logo for the Roswell theme of the year and Vice President Sophomore Maren Schumacher is a major advocator for the council.

Participation for the council includes lots of advocation and public speaking in front of many adults from the community

Schumaker said, “I think as a teen I bring a new perspective that some of the older members do not consider. It is helpful to be part of the younger generation.”

Members are also held to high expectations when representing the council and Roswell’s community, such as showing respect and politeness to adults and others who are advocating.

Last weekend the council played a major role in the production and organization of the youth day parade. They organized floats and the flow of the whole parade in general.

Bufalo said, “It is inspiring to see how much work and effort goes into making Roswell a safe and happy community for everyone.”