Orange County Community Foundation Youth Council

06/13/2026

Mentor Destany and in-coming president Sarah are at the IU Lilly School of Philanthropy Youth Changemakers Summit this weekend! Outgoing president Myleigh is a presenter and an additional mentor Bev is also here!

06/12/2026

Congratulations to one of our senior Youth Council members, Van!

Everyone come to town @5:30 to welcome home our First State qualifier in over 20 years!!!! Fire Truck Parade!!!!

05/20/2026

It's time to put our 2026 Seniors in the spotlight! If they meet participation requirements, senior members of Youth Council will be wearing orange and black cords at graduation to recognize their dedication to philanthropic pursuits.

Name: Landon Farris
High School: Springs Valley High School
What I'll be doing after high school: Attending Purdue University to study Civil Engineering
If I had to be stranded on an island with one person (famous, living, deceased or family member), it would be: Jesus
Favorite ice cream flavor: Chocolate
Favorite type of cookie: Chocolate chip
Favorite class in school: Mr. Hart’s engineering classes
Favorite Youth Council activity: Trunk or Treat
Advice for next year’s Youth Council: Participate whenever possible

05/19/2026

It's time to put our 2026 Seniors in the spotlight! If they meet participation requirements, senior members of Youth Council will be wearing orange and black cords at graduation to recognize their dedication to philanthropic pursuits.

Name: Van Leininger
High School: Springs Valley
What I'll be doing after high school: Engineering at Purdue University
If I had to be stranded on an island with one person (famous, living, deceased or family member), it would be: (the outdoor boys) Luke Nichols
Favorite ice cream flavor: vanilla
Favorite type of cookie: chocolate chip
Favorite class in school: Pre-Calculus
Favorite Youth Council activity: trunk or treat
Advice for next year’s Youth Council: go to the meetings and volunteer

05/18/2026

It's time to put our 2026 Seniors in the spotlight! If they meet participation requirements, senior members of Youth Council will be wearing orange and black cords at graduation to recognize their dedication to philanthropic pursuits.

Name: Tori Patton
High School: Paoli Jr Sr Highschool
What I’ll be doing after high school: Getting my bachelor’s in nursing
If I had to be stranded on an island with one person (famous, living, deceased or family member), it would be: My Sister
Favorite ice cream flavor: Strawberry
Favorite type of cookie: Snickerdoodle
Favorite class in school: Media
Favorite Youth Council activity: Just getting things together for others
Advice for next year’s Youth Council: Go to the meetings

05/15/2026

It's time to put our 2026 Seniors in the spotlight! If they meet participation requirements, senior members of Youth Council will be wearing orange and black cords at graduation to recognize their dedication to philanthropic pursuits.

Name: Aurora Frank
High School: Orleans High School
What I'll be doing after high school: Attending IU Bloomington to major in Nursing
If I had to be stranded on an island with one person (famous, living, deceased or family member), it would be: My nana
Favorite ice cream flavor: Rocky Road
Favorite type of cookie: Snickerdoodle
Favorite class in school: Internship at Hospital
Favorite Youth Council activity: Trunk R Treat
Advice for next year’s Youth Council: Always be willing to help others.

05/14/2026

It's time to put our 2026 Seniors in the spotlight! If they meet participation requirements, senior members of Youth Council will be wearing orange and black cords at graduation to recognize their dedication to philanthropic pursuits.

Name: Maycee Taylor
High School: Orleans Jr/Sr High school
What I'll be doing after high school: Studying Pharmacy at Butler University
If I had to be stranded on an island with one person (famous, living, deceased or family member), it would be: My Dad, Paul Christensen
Favorite ice cream flavor: Salted Carmel
Favorite type of cookie: Oatmeal Raisin
Favorite class in school: Business
Favorite Youth Council activity: The Ed Series
Advice for next year's Youth Council: Make sure you have events marked in your calendar!!

05/13/2026

It's time to put our 2026 Seniors in the spotlight! If they meet participation requirements, senior members of Youth Council will be wearing orange and black cords at graduation to recognize their dedication to philanthropic pursuits.

Name: Kynleigh Dalton
High School: Springs Valley
Office(s) held in Youth Council: PR officer
What I’ll be doing after high school: Attending college and majoring in finance & accounting
If I had to be stranded on an island with one person (famous, living, deceased or family member), it would be: Jack Black
Favorite ice cream flavor: Cookies n cream
Favorite type of cookie: M&M cookie
Favorite class in school: History
Favorite Youth Council activity: Trunk or treat
Advice for next year’s Youth Council: Be involved and show up for others

05/12/2026

It's time to put our 2026 Seniors in the spotlight! If they meet participation requirements, senior members of Youth Council will be wearing orange and black cords at graduation to recognize their dedication to philanthropic pursuits.

Name: Elliott Wininger
High School: Springs Valley
Office(s) held in Youth Council: None
What I'll be doing after high school: Attending Indiana University to study business
If I had to be stranded on an island with one person (famous, living, deceased or family member), it would be: Jennifer Lawrence
Favorite ice cream flavor: cookie dough
Favorite type of cookie: chocolate chip
Favorite class in school: US History
Favorite Youth Council activity: Education Series
Advice for next year’s Youth Council: try and participate as much as you can, even if you’re super busy, and always send donations!

05/11/2026

It's time to put our 2026 Seniors in the spotlight! If they meet participation requirements, senior members of Youth Council will be wearing orange and black cords at graduation to recognize their dedication to philanthropic pursuits.

Name: Josie Robison
High School: Springs Valley
What I'll be doing after high school: Attending College for a degree in Medical Imaging
If I had to be stranded on an island with one person (famous, living, deceased or family member), it would be: My sister
Favorite ice cream flavor: Chocolate
Favorite type of cookie: Chocolate chip
Favorite class in school: Yearbook
Favorite Youth Council activity: Trunk or treat
Advice for next year's Youth Council: Help the community as much as you can