KIPP student to serve on Tobacco Control Board

Friday, October 18, 2013

KIPP Blytheville seventh grader Joshua Brown (center) was selected by the Arkansas Youth Leadership Initiative as one of 25 students across the state to serve on the Tobacco Control Youth Board. The group of 25 students will explore solutions, develop a plan and implement youth related programs set to eliminate smoke exposure and tobacco use among the state's youth and adults alike. Brown is the son of Elroy Brown, who previously served as the Mississippi County Coalition for a Tobacco-Free Arkansas chairman. Pictured with Brown are KIPP assistant principal Eric Dailey, Mississippi County Judge Randy Carney, KIPP school director Maisie Wright and Elroy Brown.

To Read More
Subscribe Sign In
Continue reading with a subscription
Subscription options