YEPT Publishes “Best Of” Compilation
Youth Environmental Press Team (YEPT) is pleased to announce the publication of its first print magazine, featuring young journalists from across the state. At the same time, YEPT has published an electronic version of the magazine which can be accessed here.
After three years of existence, posting dozens of stories on its site, YEPT is issuing its first-ever print product, a 28-page magazine with stories the youth directors deemed the most important.
The magazine features stories written by students at the following Indiana high schools:
● Carmel High School, Carmel
● Elkhart High School, Elkhart
● Fishers High School, Fishers
● John Adams High School, South Bend
● Purdue Polytechnic High School, Indianapolis
● West Lafayette Jr./Sr. High School, West Lafayette
The issue contains nine stories published in 2023 and one published in 2022. The subjects include the Norfolk Trail derailment, youth climate advocacy at the Indiana Statehouse, youth involvement in municipal climate progress, and how whales could help solve the climate crisis.
YEPT Director Emily Clark, a senior at John Adams High School: “I had the opportunity to lead the design aspect of this publication and felt excited to apply my graphic design knowledge to a project like this. Seeing everyone’s hard work pieced together into one collection is truly amazing.”
YEPT Director Ana Rakita, a senior at West Lafayette Jr./Sr. High School: “YEPT continues to give me so much valuable experience in different areas of journalism, and this publication was a wonderful learning experience for all of us. I love getting to work with such bright, friendly collaborators. Hopefully getting these physical copies out to people will bring more needed attention to the climate crisis in Indiana and spotlight youth journalism.”
YEPT Director Elena Krueper, a senior at Elkhart High School: “YEPT has granted me the opportunity to not only use my voice for the greater good of the planet, but also amplify other youth voices and connect with a multitude of environmental experts and leaders across the state, and ultimately, the country.”
Current YEPT Directors also include: Raina Maiga, a junior at Purdue Polytechnic High School, and Veda Thangudu, a senior at Fishers High School.
Elkhart High School’s Krueper added, “Working on this print publication has been such an amazing experience to collaborate and learn about the current status of the climate crisis from other concerned students— and I wouldn’t trade it for the world. Much like the other directors, I hope that our work will continue to inspire other youth activists and encourage lawmakers to create more sustainable changes in Indiana.”
