THE TEEN AMBASSADOR MISSION
Texas Teen Ambassadors serve as the youth voice of the statewide movement, Say What! and are dedicated to connecting communities and educating others on the manipulation and misinformation about vaping and all other commercialized tobacco products.
WHAT WE DO
• Educate thousands of youth and adults about the
dangers of all tobacco products
• Serve as the local experts in our schools and
communities
• Influence our peers to live tobacco-free lives through
social media
• Meet and work with like-minded youth and adults at
the state and national level
• Present during virtual summits and at the statewide
Say What! Texas Tobacco-Free Conference
• Advocate for tobacco-free youth and investing in tobacco
prevention with local, state, and national elected officials
• Collaborate with the Say What! staff to design all
Say What! Events
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
• Must be a Texas resident
• Must be entering 9th, 10th or 11th grade for the
upcoming school year
• Must be at least 15 years of age or will be 15 years of age
by December 31st
BECOME A TEEN AMBASSADOR
Do you have what it takes to be a youth advocate for tobacco prevention in Texas?
I want to be a leader for my school, community, and state.
I’m passionate about preventing my peers from vaping and preventing people from dying because of tobacco use.
I enjoy sharing what I know and empowering my friends and peers.
I love getting in front of small and large groups of people to present and lead games.
I like the idea of starring in podcast episodes, educational videos, and virtual summits for my peers to watch.
I’m eager to learn and grow as a person and as a leader.
I like the idea of traveling around Texas to attend trainings and host events with Say What! staff and
other Teen Ambassadors.
If you checked all the boxes above, then we want you to apply to become a Say What! Teen Ambassador.
Andrew
How many years have you been a Say What! Teen Ambassador?
This is my first year.
If someone narrated your life, who would it be?
My mom or dad.
If you started a band with 5 of your closest friends, what would your band’s name be?
The Gals and Pal
If you’re being introduced on stage, what would be your walk-out song?
I just need U. - by TobyMac
Braydon
How many years have you been a Say What! Teen Ambassador?
I’m going into my second year as a Teen Ambassador.
If someone narrated your life, who would it be?
My evil dog
If you started a band with 5 of your closest friends, what would your band’s name be?
Brisket Brays
If you’re being introduced on stage, what would be your walk-out song?
Beware – by Deftones
Braylen
How many years have you been a Say What! Teen Ambassador?
I’m starting my second year as a Teen Ambassador!
If someone narrated your life, who would it be?
If anyone could narrate my life it would probably be Bart Simpson.
If you started a band with 5 of your closest friends, what would your band’s name be?
The Take Over
If you’re being introduced on stage, what would be your walk-out song?
Headlines – by Drake
Daira
How many years have you been a Say What! Teen Ambassador?
This is my second year as a Teen Ambassador!
If someone narrated your life, who would it be?
My soccer bag would be the perfect narrator because I am always bringing it along with me.
If you started a band with 5 of your closest friends, what would your band’s name be?
The Bums
If you’re being introduced on stage, what would be your walk-out song?
HAY LUPITA – by Lomiiel
Jaydn
How many years have you been a Say What! Teen Ambassador?
This is my fourth year as a Teen Ambassador!
If someone narrated your life, who would it be?
Honestly, I would love to be my own narrator for my life because I’m probably the only one who understands my thought process.
If you started a band with 5 of your closest friends, what would your band’s name be?
The Gals
If you’re being introduced on stage, what would be your walk-out song?
Any Man of Mine – by Shania Twain
Joy
How many years have you been a Say What! Teen Ambassador?
Three years – I feel so old!
If someone narrated your life, who would it be?
Hm, it would have to be Frank Ocean just so I could meet him.
If you started a band with 5 of your closest friends, what would your band’s name be?
X.O.X.O
If you’re being introduced on stage, what would be your walk-out song?
Provider – by Frank Ocean (Can you tell I like Frank Ocean?)
Kady Jo
How many years have you been a Say What! Teen Ambassador?
I am a second year Teen Ambassador!!
If someone narrated your life, who would it be?
I would choose James Earl Jones because his voice is epic.
If you started a band with 5 of your closest friends, what would your band’s name be?
Oreo
If you’re being introduced on stage, what would be your walk-out song?
Kaiwaikute Gomen – by TAKANE NO NADESHIKO
Kalaiha
How many years have you been a Say What! Teen Ambassador?
I’ve been here for three years!!!
If someone narrated your life, who would it be?
Most likely Maya Rudolph or Issa Rae (because they’re funny and a little weird).
If you started a band with 5 of your closest friends, what would your band’s name be?
A Grade Daises
If you’re being introduced on stage, what would be your walk-out song?
CRAZY – by Le Sserafim ft. PinkPantheress
Marisol
How many years have you been a Say What! Teen Ambassador?
This is my second year as a Teen Ambassador!!
If someone narrated your life, who would it be?
I used to coach a community swim team, and I became friends with a lot of my swimmers. Now they’re all grown up. I’d ask them for their input, we watched each other grow up. That’s a cute full circle moment.
If you started a band with 5 of your closest friends, what would your band’s name be?
The Oopsie Daisies
If you’re being introduced on stage, what would be your walk-out song?
Hey There Dolly – by Willow Avalon
Ryan
How many years have you been a Say What! Teen Ambassador?
This is my third year as a Teen Ambassador!
If someone narrated your life, who would it be?
If anyone could narrate my life, I would want it to be comedian Marcello Hernandez.
If you started a band with 5 of your closest friends, what would your band’s name be?
The Stereo
If you’re being introduced on stage, what would be your walk-out song?
Coming of Age – by Maisie Peters
Zoey
How many years have you been a Say What! Teen Ambassador?
I'm a third year Teen Ambassador!!
If someone narrated your life, who would it be?
I would totally love Kristen Bell to narrate my life.
If you started a band with 5 of your closest friends, what would your band’s name be?
Gossip Girls
If you’re being introduced on stage, what would be your walk-out song?
Girl on Fire – by Alicia Keys
Daegen
How many years have you been a Say What! Teen Ambassador?
3+4=7, math scholar right there!
If someone narrated your life, who would it be?
I would love for Kayla to narrate my life and provide that Madame President vibe.
If you started a band with 5 of your closest friends, what would your band’s name be?
The Marvels. I’m a big superhero nerd.
If you’re being introduced on stage, what would be your walk-out song?
Thats Life – by Frank Sinatra
Kayla
How many years have you been a Say What! Teen Ambassador?
Six years, they just can’t get rid of me!
If someone narrated your life, who would it be?
I would love for Daegen to narrate my life…adds a lil country twang to it!
If you started a band with 5 of your closest friends, what would your band’s name be?
WYPTSUWCS (why’d you pay to see us, we can’t sing)
If you’re being introduced on stage, what would be your walk-out song?
We at the Hotel Motel Holiday Inn – by Pitbull
If you have any questions, contact us at
877-304-2727 or TxSayWhat@txstate.edu
Phone
512.245.8082
Mailing Address
Texas School Safety Center
ATTN: Say What Program
Texas State University
601 University Drive
San Marcos, TX 78666
Say What! was created and designed by young people from across Texas and connects students interested in eliminating tobacco from their schools and communities. The Say What! movement is funded by the Texas Department of State Health Services through a contract with the Texas School Safety Center at Texas State University.
