A senior at Mesa's Eastmark High School in the Queen Creek Unified School District has been selected to be on the Governor's Youth Commission.

John Davis will represent Maricopa County on the commission.

The GYC is an advisory council made up of high school students representing all 15 counties across the state who are appointed by the governor. The mission of the GYC is to promote healthier communities through youth volunteerism and service learning, increase awareness of the issues affecting their community, and encourage civic participation, a press release stated.

The Governor's Office of Youth, Faith, and Family stated that “commissioners are selected based on their demonstrated commitment to their school and community and their oral and written ability to communicate effectively through the application process.” 

Davis has been involved with the unified sports program at Eastmark since his sophomore year, helping special needs students in and out of the classroom. Davis now spends a full class period helping in the special education classrooms as a para-assistant.

He is also a member of the superintendent's council, which allows students to voice concerns and discuss topics affecting their schools and the district.

“His role in these councils showcases his dedication to improving the educational environment for all students. John has also helped with many extracurriculars outside of school, including organizing his own volunteer event, volunteering at voting polls and being a founding member of Mesa’s Youth Climate Action Fund, to name a few,” the release continued. 

Davis is eager to begin his work with the GYC and to learn more about Arizona's government. 

“I applied my sophomore year, but I didn't get accepted. So, I reapplied after building up my resume and experiences," Davis stated in the release. "I'm proud of myself for doing things that I thought I wouldn't do."

He is now preparing for the upcoming GYC orientation event, where he will meet other students from across the state.