"Jeremiah has shown tremendous leadership at RYSE. It is always great to have him in the space. He is always leading with love and is always helping to lift up other people with his positivity."
Some basics! How old are you, where do you attend school, and how long have you been a RYSE Member?
I’m 16 years old, I go to John F. Kennedy High School and I’ve been at RYSE for at least 4 years now.
How did you hear about RYSE?
Just some friends. I just heard it was a place to come hang out—they had trips, food, games and stuff. Parties sometimes.
What is your favorite thing about RYSE?
The studio. Because I can actually express myself and I can write songs and stuff.
What have been some of your favorite programs at RYSE?
Let’s Talk About Sex, RYOT, and AMP. Oh! Canvassing, too.
What’s something you do at RYSE that you are proud of?
Music, making new friends, building relationships with different staff.
What is your favorite thing about RYSE?
The studio. Because I can actually express myself and I can write songs and stuff.
What have been some of your favorite programs at RYSE?
Let’s Talk About Sex, RYOT, and AMP. Oh! Canvassing, too!
What’s something you do at RYSE that you are proud of?
Music, making new friends, building relationships with different staff.
Describe RYSE in 3 words:
Awesome. Amazing. Loving.
Who do you most admire?
My family. The RYSE staff. TJ—he’s like an older brother to me. He’s there for me and trying to steer me in the right direction. So I look up to him as my brother.
If you had any superpower, what would it be and why?
To fly! Because I can get to certain places faster.
What is your idea of happiness?
My music playing, with friends and family around me, having money to do the things I want to do, and being able to help other people.
What is your most treasured possession?
My money and music. My clothes, too. Who I am.
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