Our Projects
Youth-led programs, community appearances, and the occasional bold opinion published for all to read.
The Greatest Hits
A lovingly curated archive of things we actually did. No couches were harmed — or sat on — during the making of these projects.
Advocate for Green Team
Part One · Oct 2023
Making the case for environmental action, one parent newsletter at a time. Step one of a two-part masterplan to save the planet (starting with Harrington).
Read Article →Advocate for Green Team
Part Two · Nov 2023
The saga continues. The planet still needed saving. The Green Team still had more to say. So did we. Spoiler: we were right.
Read Article →Leading with Passion: Meet the New Directors of LPS' Performing Arts
Dec 2024
New directors, new drama — the good kind. We sat down with the people shaping LPS' performing arts future before anyone else thought to ask.
Read Article →Letter to the Editor: Support for Lin Jensen for Planning Board
Jan 20, 2026
A youth perspective on local governance — because apparently someone has to speak up, and we volunteered.
Read Article →Illumination Night 2026 Lights Up Lexington
Jan 15, 2026
Art, technology, and community spirit, all in one night. We wrote about it. It was very illuminating (we had to).
Read Article →Youth STEAM Initiative Celebrates Diwali with Innovative Light Show
Oct 23, 2025
Science meets celebration. Diwali meets innovation. Youth meets community. Everyone goes home happy.
Read Article →LexLux Unveiled: The Vision, Challenges & Legacy of Lexington's Light Show
Feb 13, 2025
Behind every dazzling light show is a team who stayed up too late problem-solving. We told that story.
Read Article →Letter to the Editor: The LPS Green Team Needs More Attention and Support
Jan 3, 2024
We said what needed to be said. Loudly. In print. With citations. The Green Team noticed.
Read Article →Illuminate Heritage: Lightscapes of Lexington, Honoring Lexington's Citizen Heroes
History, lights, and the heroes who made Lexington what it is. Someone had to make sure they got their moment in the spotlight. Literally.
Read Article →2024 Summer Speeches
Summer 2024
Standing up. Speaking out. Actually making eye contact with an audience. More details coming — the memories are still warm.
2025 Summer Public Speech Workshop
Summer 2025
This time we didn't just give speeches — we taught others how to give them. Paying it forward, one "um" at a time.
Lex250 Parade Ambassador
April 19, 2025
Official Ambassador for Lexington's 250th birthday parade. We waved. We smiled. We represented. America watched.
LPS Panel Discussion
March 19, 2026
Sat on a panel. Answered questions with genuine insight. Did not ramble. Mostly. The audience seemed pleased.
Coming Soon to a Community Near You
We're cooking something up. Check back — or better yet, get involved and help shape what goes here.
Future opportunities will appear here. The seeds are planted — stay tuned.
Have an idea for a collaboration or project? Reach out at jiawei@lynkyouth.org