The Core Youth Council is made up of nine members representing Holland High, Holland Christian, West Ottawa, and Black River. Each member serves a one-year term beginning in July and ending the following year in June.
Officers within the Core Youth Advisory Council include Chair, Vice-Chair, and Clerk. Much of the Council's work is done through subcommittees.
The Core Council's meetings are held the second Thursday of each month at 6:15pm at City Hall. The general public is encouraged and welcome to attend. The Core Council's monthly minutes can be found under Documents and Reports for public viewing.
Here is some more information on the members of the 2011-2012 Core Council!
Matt Fossen (Chair)
Senior at West Ottawa
Number of years on HYAC: 2 years
Other Activities: Debate Club, Rugby, Student Senate, SADD
Fun Fact: Loves writing
Alyssa Ariagno (Vice-Chair)
Junior at Black River
Number of years on HYAC: 3 years
Other Activities: Choir, Student Council, Student Newspaper, Youth in Government, United Way Health Panel, Member of the International Relations Commission
Fun Fact: Born in Chicago
Connor Bos (Clerk)
Junior at Holland High
Number of years on HYAC: 2 years
Other Activities: Member of the West Michigan Airport Authority Board, Swimming, Golf, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Student Council, NHS
Fun Facts: Enjoys singing, dancing, acting, and playing the drums
Mary Arndt (Member)
Senior at Holland High
Number of years on HYAC: 1 year
Other Activities: Cross Country, Tennis, Volunteer at Holland Hospital, NHS
Fun Facts: Loves to listen to music, run, and travel
Clara Bakker (Member)
Freshman at Holland High
Number of years on HYAC: 1 year
Other Activities: Tennis, Cross Country, Acting, Forensics, Student Council, Orchestra
Fun Fact: Left-handed
Miriam Kornelis (Member)
Sophomore at Holland High
Number of years on HYAC: 1 year
Other Activities: Theater
Fun Fact: Loves to take walks in any season
Keziah Scholten (Member)
Junior at Holland High
Number of years on HYAC: 1 year
Other Activities: Theater, Forensics, Dutch Dance, Student Council
Fun Fact: Loves reading
Maggie VanZalen (Member)
Senior at Holland Christian
Number of years on HYAC: 2 years
Other Activities: Music
Fun Fact: Used to raise sheep for 4-H
Matt Ziegeler (Member)
Junior at West Ottawa
Number of years on HYAC: 2 years
Other Activities: Soccer, Rugby, NHS, West Ottawa Student Senate, West Ottawa Junior Achievement, Young Life, Model United Nations
Fun Facts: Camp counselor at Camp Sunshine and FIFA 12 expert
