Healthy Empowered Youth (HEY!)  
Together, let’s work to change from overweight to active living & eating great!

Who is the HEY! Team?

• The HEY! Team is a group of high school students who are working to increase nutrition and physical activity in public high schools in Marin.


HEY Team 2007

Current HEY Leadership Team
Mickey Davis, San Rafael HS
Allison Franklin, San Rafael HS
Kelsey Ripp, San Rafael HS
Emily Schuster, Novato HS
Marisa Smith, Novato HS

Past HEY Leadership Team members
Daniel Rothschild, San Rafael HS (2007)
Magali Limeta, Novato HS (2007)

How does the HEY! Team help?

• The HEY! Team works with San Rafael and Novato School Districts to help implement the district wellness policies.

Why is nutrition and physical education so important?
• According to the California Department of Education, there is a distinct relationship between academic achievement and physical fitness in California students.
  
  
• Being overweight and obese can lead to Type 2 Diabetes, many different types of cancer, and even heart disease.  (Journal of American Medical Association).

How can I get involved?

• Contact the HEY! Team:

Mike Graham-Squire  HEY! Program Director    mgsquire@yli.org    415-455-1676

HEY! is supported by

Together, let’s work to change from overweight to active living & eating great!