YAC volunteers at Leif Erikson Festival

Norway High School Youth Advisory Committee, or YAC, volunteers —from left are Mackenzie Lessor, Aiden Fisher and Amara Humphreys.

NORWAY — Members of the Norway High School Youth Advisory Committee — YAC — volunteer their time to assist the Norway Downtown Development Committee with activities during the Leif Erikson Day Festival.

Students lended a hand with set-up as well as children’s crafts throughout the day.

The Norway DDA committee expressed their gratitude to the students for their enthusiasm and teamwork.

YAC members played an important role in ensuring the event ran smooth and that families enjoyed a fun, memorable experience, the committee noted.

“Their willingness to help reflected their dedication to community service and support for local traditions,” they added.

Norway YAC member Emily Carlson gets materials ready for Viking shields.

“The young women from YAC filled a need we had at the festival’s Art & Artisan Market,” committee member Monica McElroy-Denissen said. “They were wonderful. The craft area served over 100 kids who came to make Viking shields and Leif crown.”