Drug testing for high school athletes gains mixed support
A reader argues for mandatory drug tests for high school athletes, saying competition and team welfare demand it and users should not play. Another voice opposes testing, noting many players would not be affected, and drug use would be evident to teams without formal tests.
Fame doesn't bushwhack young star
North east Philadelphia's Blake Bashoff, 14, rises to fame starring in Bushwhacked. His family details early mornings, limo arrivals, and the pressures of film sets from Lake Tahoe to Vancouver while juggling school, fan attention, and the support of manager Edie Rabb. Blake also leads into Big Bully and an HBO movie, with Teen Beat coverage on the horizon.
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Teen Beat
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Teen Beat Magazine
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Ask Max Teen Advice Column From Nottingham High School
Maxine Tearney, a Nottingham High School senior, writes Ask Max in the school paper as the teen adviser for On the Level. She partners with the Onondaga County Mental Health Department to provide guidance to readers seeking help.
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Onondaga County Mental Health Department
Maxine Tearney
Nottingham High School
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Short guys face dating woes in high school guidance
A reader letter on height affecting teen dating offers advice to build confidence and social skills. Dr. Schneider counsels focusing on strengths, approaching girls via common interests, expanding social circles, and exercising patience. The note says height may matter less later in life.
Teens mentor program aims to build independence in Fort Worth
In Fort Worth Texas Rev Jackie Chambers leads six teen girls as Models of Excellence in a clergy sponsored mentoring effort by African Clergy Women The program targets girls with good grades who lack extra attention The teens attend twice monthly meetings learn self esteem public speaking music sign language and academic subjects They also work at times on church projects for 2 90 per hour during summer and gain exposure to professional women The initiative seeks to instill confidence independence and a positive attitude toward academic success
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McMillan United Methodist Church
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