Celebrating Excellence: Savannah Youth Council Graduation 2024

The Savannah Youth Council Class of 2024 was recognized during a ceremony held on May 14th, at the Savannah Civic Center. Twenty 8th grade students took part in this year's SYC. Savannah Mayor and SYC founder Van R. Johnson, II, provided words of inspiration and encouragement for the students.
The Savannah Youth Council's mission is to provide local youth with the experience of working with city government while obtaining a sense of civic responsibility as well as the opportunity to develop and demonstrate leadership skills.
Composed of a diverse group of 8th grade students, the Savannah Youth Council is a result of the Mayor and Aldermen’s vision to provide a support system which will encourage young people to expand, develop, and grow toward a successful and productive future. The Youth Council provides members with leadership opportunities and knowledge of local government. Savannah Youth Council has been in existence since 2004.
SYC members learn and actively participate in local government, work together on group projects, demonstrate leadership and participate in community service activities.
For more information, visit www.savannahga.gov/SYC