Lake County Youth Farm 2017 Participants

Windy City Harvest Youth Farm

Lake County 2017 Participants

Alex Gomez

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

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

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

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

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.

Cristobal

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Guadalupe

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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