Methuen High School Student Receives Youth Leadership in Suicide Prevention Award

Post date: Sep 24, 2015 3:11:16 PM

Congratulations to Methuen High School Junior Jaelyn Wassouf for receiving the Youth Leadership Award for Suicide Prevention Award.  Chosen by Student Support Counselor Claudia Vanegas and Health Education Teacher Laurie Bakker, Jaelyn received her award in front of family and friends at the 9th Annual Massachusetts Coalition for Suicide Prevention Breakfast at Holy Family Hospital.  Jaelyn was recognized for her tireless effort to be a voice for students suffering from mental illness, bullying, and suicide ideation, and for providing support and resources for where to get help.  

 Pictured left to right: Claudia Vanegas, Jaelyn Wassouf and Laurie Bakker