Meet the SHAPErs!
Clara Bertn
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Hi, I’m Clara, and I go to school in Boulder, class of 2011. As a teen, I know how tough it is to navigate the world of sexual health. It’s a swamp of withheld and mis-information. I love SHAPE because it’s a rare beast: a group of honest, open people dedicated to supporting our peers without judgment and with full dedication to fact. In SHAPE I learn about all aspects of sexual health (STIs, pregnancy, relationships, sexual identity, etc.) and how to share my knowledge with others. I’ve done presentations in health classes and at other events all around Boulder county, I’ve worked the SHAPE booth at Creek Fest, and I’ve lobbied for sexual health issues that effect teens at our state capitol. As a SHAPEr, I know that what I do helps teens live their lives in control of their own body, with the resources they need to keep themselves healthy. I feel very lucky to be involved in a program whose effect on the community is obvious and powerful. And frankly, it never feels like work. I get to meet so many cool people, and I get to talk about things that really matter to me.
Oh, yeah, what did the penis say to the condom?
“Cover me, I’m going in!” (buh dum- chhhh)
Chloe Boggs
I joined SHAPE at the beginning of my sophomore year in high school. I had applied to be a part of The Youth Opportunities Advisory Board (YOAB), but when I was turned down by them, they suggested I apply for SHAPE. They said that I would enjoy the mentors and other SHAPErs and that I would be a good addition to the team. SHAPE has been a wonderful experience. I made tons of new friends, and immediately felt at home. Everyone at SHAPE is caring, accepting and understanding and we all work well together during presentations, games, and condom zaps. Joining SHAPE was the best decision I made. It gave me a home away from home, and I made a whole new group of friends that didn’t go to my school. SHAPE has increased my self confidence, improved my speaking abilities, and I now know everything there is to know about sexual health.
Ally Joel
My name is Ally Joel and I go to New Vista High. I decided to join SHAPE because I loved learning about sexual health. This will be my second year in SHAPE and it’s a lot of fun. It’s really helped me feel comfortable to talk about sex and cleared up some phobias I had about HIV/AIDs.
