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Douglass High School Exclusive Interview with Dr. Alvin Poussaint (web exclusive)
Douglass High School
On October 6, 2009, I, Optional Student, Idella Bass, had the privilege of getting up close and personal with noted author, script consultant, professor and civil rights activist Dr. Alvin Poussaint. Here are some excerpts from the interview.
Q: “Were there any teachers who motivated you while growing up?”
A: “There was one teacher in elementary school when I had gotten sick. She actually came to the hospital to bring me books to read so I wouldn’t get behind.… Continue
Posted by Teen Appeal on November 5, 2009 at 4:00pm
Follow-up Interviews Kirby Dance Students and Dance Teacher (web exclusive)
Kirby High School
Dance I student Sahemi Loria
Q) Why did you want to be in this class?
A) It sounded like fun but at first I was intimidated because it was dance. But it’s so much fun.
Q) Why dance?
A) I was trying to expand my horizons. I wanted [to try] something different, beyond academics.
Q) Does Kirby High School seem like the type of school for a dance class?
A) No, Kirby doesn’t [seem] like that kind of school with a dance class. (Laughs)
Q) What do you expect… Continue
Posted by Teen Appeal on November 5, 2009 at 2:30pm — 1 Comment
Kirby's dance program instills love of dance in students
Kirby High School
Noelia Jones is changing the way students at Kirby High School view their academic studies and the real world.
Jones is an adjunct professor in the dance department at the University of Memphis and is also teaching dance at the high school.
“I didn’t expect students to embrace dance,” Jones said.
Jones is from New York and has been in multiple off-Broadway plays. For five seasons she danced for the Memphis Grizzlies Dance Team.
“At the age of six I wanted to be a… Continue
Posted by Teen Appeal on November 2, 2009 at 2:23pm
SUP uniquely combines two watersports
White Station High School
Whether you call it Beach Boy Surfing, Hoe He’e Nalu, or simply stand-up paddle surfing, this new and innovative sport is gaining popularity across the globe.
A glimpse of how stand-up paddle-surfing works on lakes, rather than ocean waters, was provided by Outdoors Inc., which offers a large demo of the sport every May at Shelby Farms or by appointment anytime of the year.
Stand up paddling surfing, or SUP surfing, originated in Hawaii as a way for surf… Continue
Posted by Teen Appeal on November 2, 2009 at 2:34pm
Rewards of chocolate outweigh the risks
Ridgeway High School
Many people think of chocolate as a guilty pleasure. Many believe chocolate is a fattening treat that can cause problems such as bad skin. But recent evidence shows chocolate’s bad rep is undeserved. Several studies show the decadent treat—specifically dark chocolate— actually has several health benefits.
Chocolate is not only good for the soul, but also for the heart. A recent article in Health Magazine featured a study done by scientists at the Harvard Uni… Continue
Posted by Teen Appeal on November 2, 2009 at 2:30pm
Memphis has highest infant mortality rate in U.S.
Whitehaven High School
The infant mortality rate is the number of deaths of infants under one year old for every 1,000 live births.
According to The Commercial Appeal, premature birth is the leading cause of infant mortality in the country, with the Memphis-Shelby County Area ranking first in premature-related deaths for the last 10 years.
One Memphis City School, the Adolescent Parenting Program or APP, is working hard to help educate teenage mothers faced with unexpected preg… Continue
Posted by Teen Appeal on November 2, 2009 at 2:32pm
Stories appearing in the November 2009 edition:
AVID program helps students succeed
Memphis youth symphony joins teens through music
TSU students share insights with Kirby students
Alternatives to four-year college yield success
Club at Craigmont inspires boys to become men
How to write the perfect college application essay
Kirby's dance program instills love of dance in students
Opinion: College essential to future success
Coordinator Column: Perseverance, support from family important for teens
November Memphis Happenings
November Awesome/Toss'em
November Bumpin/Stompin
Movie Review: Paranormal Activity successfully terrifies audience
College Scholarships:Where is the money?
Teen Appeal's ultimate college application check-list
Book Review: The Bluest Eye shows compassion, heartache
Memphis highest mortality rate in U.S.
Rewards of chocolate outweigh the risks
SUP uniquely combines two water-sports
Kirby students dress up for fall
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