Episode 220 with Faith Welch, Student Council President & Youth Historian

Today I’m joined by Faith Welch, a senior at Greenport High School, Student Council President, and youth historian whose work has earned national recognition, including the Princeton Prize in Race Relations.Throughout high school, Faith has founded clubs, written articles, and conducted award-winning research exploring identity, local history, and what it means to grow up in Greenport. Her leadership and curiosity have made her a respected voice among her peers.In our conversation, Faith reflects on her family’s roots in Greenport, the moments that shaped her childhood, and the early experiences that opened her eyes to questions of race, fairness, and community identity. She shares what has meant the most during her senior year, how her classmates view Greenport, and where she imagines herself a decade from now.