My beaten white and green Nike sneakers floated on the black pavement as I walked to the top of the stairs and stared at the deep green grass below. Various objects, including tires, ropes, a 7 foot tall wooden wall were scattered about the field. Each object was set to manage the pain they were
Sweaty Conversations Worth Having
When high school seniors Sofia Cabral and Jack Duval first learned about Positive Tracks they were inspired. “Before that it never occurred to me that students could lead their own event at high school,” says Sofia. The two were in an Advanced Spanish class called “Gender and Society” and both were working with other partners
Running For Recovery
Royce Belsky rallies his sports community around addiction support.
As one of the best high school linebackers in the state of New Hampshire, 5-foot-11, 215-pound senior Royce Belsky knows how to throw his weight around. When it comes to getting people to do good things, however, the quiet athlete with the strong work ethic prefers
From Start To Finish: A Field Day For Change
Indigo Kopp mobilizes friends through enthusiasm, obstacle courses, and a love of the environment.
On June 17, Indigo Kopp, 13, hosted a Field Day at Plainfield, Elementary School. Her goal was to educate friends and raise funds for the Sierra Club Foundation, an organization that takes on the environmental causes close to her heart, right
Peace: The Ultimate Goal
When Oren Lieber-Kotz entered his freshman year at Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School, everything felt unfamiliar, so the competitive swimmer decided to try a new sport as well. When he tried ultimate frisbee, he was hooked—on the fast-paced, nonstop, no-contact sport and on its positive culture as well. Immediately, Oren started making good friends. While watching a
Mason McNulty: Sweat For Good Q.B.
Hi everyone!
My name is Mason McNulty and I’m at sophomore at Haverford College. I’m co-chair of the Positive Tracks Youth Ambassador Board, and it is such an honor to speak about Positive Tracks’ U23 Challenges Program. I am lucky enough to have piloted the **first ever** 2016 U23 Challenge and am currently planning another
Dartmouth College Unites!
Dartmouth College is like many small communities. The personal relationships forged through “shared experience” last a lifetime.
Every class at Dartmouth starts its journey with a Freshman Trip, where classmates get acquainted while immersed in the outdoors. Students reconvene on campus for sophomore summer. By the time junior year is in full swing, however, “Camp Dartmouth” becomes a more