Student Wellness Committee

Project Theme: Mental Health and Wellness, Sense of Belonging
Years in Existence: 4
Target Audience and Location: 9-12th graders at Hightower High School in Missouri City, Texas.
Mission: Provide resources that will assist students with creating a healthy lifestyle that includes physical, mental and nutritional wellness, in addition to being a well-rounded leader in our community.

Project Description: Inspired by their personal experiences with mental health, founding Scholars Isabel Ohakamma and Dr. John Ramon created the Student Wellness Coalition to address mental health challenges students were voicing at their school. To do so, they organized activities centered around self-care, mental hygiene, and stress relief techniques. This year’s student leader, Allison Nguyen, is leading the team to consider how to explore the effects of high expectations of school and academic excellence from society.

Heading into its fourth year, the project continues to host engagement socials, which are aimed at encouraging students to take breaks and engage with others in a social setting.