The Amherst Youth Town Council acts as an advisory body to the Amherst Town Council on those matters within the influence of the Town of Amherst that have an impact on the youth of the town, regardless of their cultural and religious identity, socio-economic background, intellectual and physical abilities, sexuality or gender. The AYTC works to improve the image of the Town of Amherst by raising the profile of the town’s youth. The AYTC also works to create community awareness of youth facilities, youth services, youth organizations and the opportunities and programs they provide.
Council Members 2023-24
Rowan Blanch
Junior Mayor
Grade: 12
Fifth year on AYTC.
Sport/Activities: Student Council President, ARHS Varsity Soccer player, New Brunswick Youth Orchestra trombone player.
What do you like to do in your spare time: In my spare time I like to hike, go camping and read.
Future plans: I plan on attending Mount Allison University in the fall for a Bachelor of Science in biology.
What you love about your community: I love the beautiful down town area and how much there is to be involved in.
Leah Brunt
Deputy Junior Mayor
Grade: 11
Third year on AYTC
When not involved with the AYTC, I like to play soccer, ski and enjoy time with my friends.
My future plans include attending either Dalhousie University or UPEI to take a bachelor of science with the goal of someday becoming a board-certified veterinary surgeon.
What I love about Amherst is that everyone is so polite and welcoming in this community. It is a great place to call home!
Kiahna Brennan
Secretary
Grade: 12
Third year on AYTC.
Activities sports you are involved in: I’m the editor of the new school newspaper
What you like to do in your spare time: I like to read and write
Future plans: I hope to become a journalist after university
Kennedy Allen
Social Media/Public Relations
Grade: 10
Third year on AYTC.
When I’m not involved with the AYTC, I enjoy being with friends and playing board games.
My future plans are to have a career as a lawyer.
What I love most about Amherst is the people and events.
Ava Crocker
Treasurer
Grade: 8
Second year on AYTC.
Activities/sports you are involved in: I play multiple sports, basketball, soccer, track and field, and also swim.
What you like to do in your spare time: In my free time I like spending time with my family and friends.
Future plans: When I am older, I would love to be either a veterinarian and own my own clinic or become an interior designer.
What I like most about Amherst: I love that our community is small, and it feels like everyone knows everyone.
Harmoni Caldwell
Grade: 9
Second year on AYTC.
Activities sports you are involved in: Baseball, Golf, Clarinet (NSJWE), Social Justice Club
What you like to do in your spare time: Hang out with friends, play clarinet and play sports
Future plans: I plan to go to Acadia University when I graduate high school.
What do you love most about your community: I love the people here - Most people are friendly and supportive. There are also a lot of parks and recreation options and it's never overpopulated.
Mathias Mayhew
Grade: 8
First year on AYTC.
When not involved with the AYTC, I like to play basketball, and soccer, go to Ramblers games and spend time with family and friends.
I plan on taking computer engineering and playing university basketball.
What I love about Amherst is that a lot of people know each other and we have all the sports that I like.
Allison Jones
Grade: 7
First year on AYTC.
Activities and sports you are involved in: Taekwondo. Baseball. E.B. Chandler Student Council and Concert Band.
What you like to do in your spare time: I like water activities like kayaking and swimming. I also enjoy creating art and am learning how to play the clarinet.
Future plans: I am training with hopes of competing in the Taekwondo World Cup as a Black Belt in Argentina in 2024. When I grow up my goal is to be a veterinarian.
What do you love most about your community: I think people in our community are very kind and helpful.
Peter Sigtryggsson
Kennedy Newman
