I’m Jackson, the founder and student director of Healthy Salad Meals. I started the program at Dos Pueblos High School after wondering why schools couldn’t grow some of the fresh food they served themselves. What began with a few hydroponic towers now produces about 100 salads a week. I work with students, cafeteria staff, teachers, and community partners to keep the program running and help bring it to other local schools.

I’m Kieran, I'm a senior here at Dos Pueblos and I’m a motivated student with a strong interest in aerospace engineering and the science behind flight and space exploration. I’ve always been curious about how aircraft and spacecraft are designed, built, and tested, and I enjoy learning how math and physics are applied to solve real engineering problems. Through my academic work and extracurricular involvement, I’m working to build a solid foundation in engineering principles, teamwork, and critical thinking. I’m eager to continue developing my skills, gain hands-on experience, and learn from others who share a passion for aerospace and innovation. 

Hey, my name is Lucas Neushul, and I’m a senior at Dos Pueblos High School. I’m a varsity water polo player at DPHS, have a strong interest in mechanical engineering, and enjoy working on hands-on projects that allow me to solve real-world problems. This is my third year being part of Healthy Salad Meals, where I’ve gained hands-on experience maintaining hydroponic towers, managing water chemistry, harvesting lettuce, and preparing fresh salads for our school. Through this program, I’ve learned more about sustainable agriculture and the science and engineering behind hydroponic farming. I especially enjoy seeing how engineering and sustainability can work together to make a positive impact on our school and the surrounding community.

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My name is Brandon Ceballos, and I’m in ninth grade. I’m part of Healthy Salad Meals, where I help with the process of growing and preparing fresh food for students. I got involved because I wanted to try something new and learn more about where the food we eat comes from. One thing I’ve learned from HSM is that getting fresh food from a garden to the cafeteria takes more work than I expected.

Maddox Schapiro is a junior at Dos Pueblos High School in Santa Barbara, California. He is an active and outgoing student who enjoys staying busy, spending time with friends, and being involved in a variety of clubs and sports. Maddox plays lacrosse and also enjoys golfing and spending time at the beach. Outside of school and sports, Maddox loves traveling and making memories with his family. He enjoys exploring new places, experiencing new things, and spending time with the people who are important to him. Maddox is a friendly, hardworking, and curious young man who is beginning to explore his interests and think about his future beyond high school.

Hey, I'm Teague Learmonth, a 9th grader at Dos Pueblos High School. I'm a swimmer and I also volunteer at the Sea Center. Outside of that, I love playing guitar, and I'm into English, history, and adventuring. I like this program because it brings the community healthy food, raises awareness, and it's a hands on activity that is fun and easy to do. I get to actually do the work, not just hear about it.

My name is Jayce, and I am a 9th-grade student. I am part of Healthy Salad Meals, where I help with preparing and packing fresh salads for students. I got involved because I wanted to try something new and learn more about how food gets from growing to the cafeteria. One thing I have learned is how much work goes into preparing fresh food for students. Outside of Healthy Salad Meals, I enjoy playing soccer.

My name is Tony, and I am a 9th-grade student. I am involved with Healthy Salad Meals, where I help prepare fresh food and keep things organized. I joined because I wanted to learn how food is grown and prepared for students. My favorite part is getting to work with others and seeing the final salads ready for the cafeteria. Outside of HSM, I enjoy playing sports and spending time with my friends.

My name is Jordan, and I’m a senior currently attending Dos Pueblos High School. I’ve assisted with harvesting lettuce, refilling the towers with nutrients and water, cleaning the towers, and packing salads. But my favorite task would be packing up all the salads and getting to see the final product. I’ve always been intrigued by agriculture, and through Healthy Salad Meals I was not only able to fulfill this interest; I could help the community while doing so.

I’m a ninth grader who enjoys working with my friends and learning more about health and nutrition. I like being part of Healthy Salad Meals because I get to watch the food grow and help take care of the towers. I also want to help expand the program so more students and schools can be part of it.

Bio coming soon!