Windy City Harvest Youth Farm
Lake County 2017 Participants
Alexis Gomez
Age: 16
Grade: 11
School: Waukegan High School
What are you most interested in/excited for this summer on the farm?
Making friends
What's your favorite vegetable?
Corn
What is a fun or surprising fact about you?
I read a lot of comic books, my favorite color is black. Superhero favorite: Coming to Age
Ashley
Age: 16
Grade: 11
School: Waukegan High School/Washington Campus
What are you most interested in/excited for this summer on the farm?
Learning about vegetables and learning how to garden
What's your favorite vegetable?
Corn
What is a fun or surprising fact about you?
I like five different sports, have six siblings, and like working out.
Ben Kaminsky
Age: 16
Grade: 11
School: Maryville Academy
What are you most interested in/excited for this summer on the farm?
Learning new job skills
What's your favorite vegetable?
Cucumber
What is a fun or surprising fact about you?
I like playing action types in games, and like rap music.
Briana
Age: 18
Grade: College
School: Waukegan High School/Washington Campus
What are you most interested in/excited for this summer on the farm?
Meeting new people
What's your favorite vegetable?
Eggplant
What is a fun or surprising fact about you?
I have one sibling, my favorite color is black, and the girl from Invaders is my favorite cartoon character.
Capers Lawrence
Age: 17
Grade: 12
School: North Chicago High School
What are you most interested in/excited for this summer on the farm?
Meet new people and have fun
What's your favorite vegetable?
Cucumbers
What is a fun or surprising fact about you?
I can dance—Chris Brown hip-hop.
Cris Ochoa
Age: 15
Grade: 10
School: North Chicago High School
What are you most interested in/excited for this summer on the farm?
Making money and being more social; getting a tan, even though it's a farmers' tan
What's your favorite vegetable?
Broccoli
What is a fun or surprising fact about you?
I'm pretty good at graphic design.
David Gayden
Age: 16
Grade: 11
School: Waukegan High School
What are you most interested in/excited for this summer on the farm?
Making money and friends, and learning how this program works
What's your favorite vegetable?
Tomatoes
What is a fun or surprising fact about you?
I'm pretty laid back, kind of a jokester. I love video games, basketball, and football.
Devonta Fletcher
Age: 18
Grade: College
School: College of Lake County
What are you most interested in/excited for this summer on the farm?
How to grow as much as I can
What's your favorite vegetable?
Fava beans
What is a fun or surprising fact about you?
I am a singer/songwriter and an artist.
Gabriela Sanchez
Age: 15
Grade: 10
School: Cristo Rey High School
What are you most interested in/excited for this summer on the farm?
Making new friends, learning new vegetables, and learning how to crop
What's your favorite vegetable?
Cucumber
What is a fun or surprising fact about you?
I like to play basketball, being outdoors (camping), and listening to music.
Jacura
Age: 15
Grade: 11
School: Waukegan High School
What are you most interested in/excited for this summer on the farm?
Cooking for everyone on the farm
What's your favorite vegetable?
Cherry tomato
What is a fun or surprising fact about you?
I like playing video games. My favorite is Uncharted. My favorite book is What They Always Tell Us.
Jameka
Age: 18
Grade: College
School: Waukegan High School
What are you most interested in/excited for this summer on the farm?
Meeting with others, connecting with people, going on the field trips
What's your favorite vegetable?
Carrots
What is a fun or surprising fact about you?
I love to play volleyball and interact with others.
Janessa
Age: 15
Grade: 10
School: Waukegan High School/Washington Campus
What are you most interested in/excited for this summer on the farm?
Gardening skills
What's your favorite vegetable?
Potato
What is a fun or surprising fact about you?
I've never had a boyfriend, I have three siblings, white is my favorite color, and Spongebob is my favorite cartoon.
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Jared
Age: 18
Grade: Graduate
School: Warren Township High School
What are you most interested in/excited for this summer on the farm?
Leading the crew, getting to do what I want
What's your favorite vegetable?
Cucumber
What is a fun or surprising fact about you?
I don't play basketball, but I enjoy meditation.
Jeanelle Young
Age: 15
Grade: 10
School: Waukegan High School
What are you most interested in/excited for this summer on the farm?
Experiencing the events at the farm
What's your favorite vegetable?
Corn
What is a fun or surprising fact about you?
I want to join the military (army).
Jeremy Phillips
Age: 17
Grade: College
School: North Chicago High School
What are you most interested in/excited for this summer on the farm?
Meeting new people and getting paid
What's your favorite vegetable?
Tomato
What is a fun or surprising fact about you?
I like acting from movies and shows.
Linda Moreno
Age: 17
Grade: College
School: Columbia College
What are you most interested in/excited for this summer on the farm?
Getting to work on the farm one last time
What's your favorite vegetable?
Potatoes
What is a fun or surprising fact about you?
I love Michael Jackson and Shenasa.
Lupe
Age: 16
Grade: 12
School: Waukegan High School/Washington Campus
What are you most interested in/excited for this summer on the farm?
Develop leadership skills
What's your favorite vegetable?
Potatoes
What is a fun or surprising fact about you?
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Machael Hill
Age: 15
Grade: 10
School: North Chicago High School
What are you most interested in/excited for this summer on the farm?
Being able to connect with new people and learning more about fruits and vegetables
What's your favorite vegetable?
Carrots
What is a fun or surprising fact about you?
I'm always energetic. I like to play volleyball and love being outside.
Melbyn Russell
Age: 17
Grade: 12
School: Waukegan High School
What are you most interested in/excited for this summer on the farm?
I'm excited for everything—making friends and learning new things.
What's your favorite vegetable?
Sweet carrots
What is a fun or surprising fact about you?
I'm a laid-back, smooth person who jokes and enjoys games, basketball, and football.
Minnie
Age: 17
Grade: Graduate
School: Waukegan High School
What are you most interested in/excited for this summer on the farm?
Getting responsibilities
What's your favorite vegetable?
Swiss chard
What is a fun or surprising fact about you?
I love theater and being behind the scenes. I like badminton.
Quintasia Fullwiley-Beal
Age: 18
Grade: Graduate
School: Waukegan High School
What are you most interested in/excited for this summer on the farm?
Making new friends and going on the field trips
What's your favorite vegetable?
Corn
What is a fun or surprising fact about you?
I like dancing, music, and like to try new things.
Tyrese
Age: 17
Grade: 12
School: Waukegan High School/Washington Campus
What are you most interested in/excited for this summer on the farm?
Learning new vegetables
What's your favorite vegetable?
Carrots
What is a fun or surprising fact about you?
I have a lot of energy—I like working out and basketball.
Vanessa
Age: 15
Grade: 10
School: Waukegan High School/Washington Campus
What are you most interested in/excited for this summer on the farm?
Gardening skills
What's your favorite vegetable?
Potato
What is a fun or surprising fact about you?
I've never had a boyfriend, I have three siblings, white is my favorite color, and Spongebob is my favorite cartoon.
Xavier
Age: 16
Grade: 11
School: Brookside High School
What are you most interested in/excited for this summer on the farm?
Be better at public speaking
What's your favorite vegetable?
Carrots
What is a fun or surprising fact about you?
I love lifting weights and running.
Yamilet Correno
Age: 16
Grade: 11
School: Waukegan High School
What are you most interested in/excited for this summer on the farm?
Learning new skills and having fun
What's your favorite vegetable?
Carrots
What is a fun or surprising fact about you?
I play softball: outfield, left, right, and second base.
Yasir Albarren
Age: 15
Grade: 10
School: North Chicago High School
What are you most interested in/excited for this summer on the farm?
Getting paid, meeting people, learning new things about the farm, and learning how things operate
What's your favorite vegetable?
Broccoli
What is a fun or surprising fact about you?
I love sports and meeting new people. I love to watch horror movies.