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Green MomsMay 2012
The words “Green Moms” may conjure up images of women with hairy armpits feeding their children nothing but raw veggies and crunchy granola. But you won’t find them here. These moms look like most mainstream neighbors – but they have committed to living healthier, eco-friendly lives, in a variety of ways. Although these women say they’re far from100 percent organic, … Buzz Kidz by Jeremy Biar, age 17May 2012
A scout’s honorThe gist of what I have to say might sound awfully familiar. Yet, even if I am the billionth person with this conviction, it is still worth declaring: Scouting has significantly impacted my life. Scouting started for me in the second grade. What began as a way to get out of the house finished as my most … Log In to LearnMay 2012
Virtual school, for many of us, still seems like science fiction. In last year’s popular book Ready Player One, the author describes a near future that is poor and grim. Yet even the most unfortunate kid – including the neglected hero who lives in a trailer park of old RVs stacked on top of each other – can go … Back Porch – Drowning in MasterpiecesMay 2012
My dining room table is about to become a massive pile of construction paper and paint. School’s almost out for the summer, and a year’s worth of children’s writing and artwork is about to descend. Soon we’ll all be drowning in masterpieces. Once upon a time, impressed with myself, I bought under-bed boxes and started collecting pieces in them. Each … Stylin’ at Prom – Like Father, Like SonApril 2012
The boys are gearing up for prom again, and every year, longtime formal wear store manager LaTanya Johnson helps them find the right tuxedo. These days, she says, anything goes, although the seniors seem to be going back to basics, instead of the printed paisley and plaid vests of recent years. They want a more fitted look and Italian tailoring. … College in Your HometownApril 2012
Deadlines for choosing colleges have passed for some high school seniors and are fast approaching for others. This time of year is all about decisions – roommates, budgets and, also, geography. Where do students want to spend their college years? For some, their hometown is the best option. Last year, while a senior at HISD’s High School for the Performing … Memorial Markettes – Fifty and FabulousApril 2012
The year 1962 had its fair share of firsts. The first Walmart store opened its doors. The Rolling Stones made their debut. Johnny Carson became the host of The Tonight Show. And, if you were a teenage girl living in Memorial, you had the opportunity to audition for the inaugural class of Memorial High School’s drill team, the Markettes.… Buzz Kidz by Katelynn Copeland, age 11April 2012
From Vegas in 2012 to Rio in 2016My name is Katelynn Copeland, but most people call me “Scooby” because I love anything and everything Scooby Doo. On Jan. 22, which happens to be my Grandma’s birthday, I got to compete in my first international gymnastics competition, in Las Vegas, Nevada. I train at Stars Gymnastics and have gotten to … Choosing the Right CampMarch 2012
Glossy advertising postcards and websites depicting happy campers aren’t always enough. With so many choices out there, how can picky parents narrow down a sleep-away summer camp that best fits their child? They say if you really want to know the truth, ask a kid. For the past eight years, brothers Spencer and Kendall Elston have attended Camp Cho-Yeh, a … Rugged RugbyMarch 2012
The Memorial High player broke through the opponents’ tackles, his legs pumping, the oval ball nestled in his arm. He crossed the end-zone line and stood there, exalting in his first score. His teammates screamed at him. But they weren’t yelling congratulations. Get down, they were yelling. “Put the ball on the ground!” After all, he wasn’t wearing pads, and … Buzz Kidz by Caroline Bradley, age 11March 2012
Trading wants for needsThis Christmas, I decided, I live in a family that has a lot, and some people don’t. I live in a house, have food to eat, and get presents for Christmas. Some kids get nothing for Christmas and go to bed hungry. Shouldn’t I be thinking about helping others out? Over the past month I have … Back Porch – Getting Kids to TalkMarch 2012
Children. From the moment they’re conceived, and often long before that, they’re the focus of our worlds. Every stage brings something new, something better than the last, even when we thought they couldn’t get any better. Then they turn 8 or 10 or 12, and something happens. They’re still the focus of our worlds, but somehow we’ve become targets of … Buzz Kidz by Dillon Burr, age 11February 2012
Siblings Keep Kids CoolLast summer, when the temperatures hit 106 degrees, my family and I came up with an idea that would help young kids beat the heat. We decided to start our own charity for underprivileged and homeless kids. Our mission was to give an insulated, 24-ounce water bottle to as many of them as we could. We … Buzz Kidz by Ruhi and Isha Thapar, age 9January 2012
Aspiring to be journalistsA few months ago we were browsing through our keepsakes from second grade. We came across a newspaper from our previous school in Greenwich, Connecticut. We both wondered why our current school, Memorial Drive Elementary, did not have a school newspaper. We decided to ask our mom if we could start a newspaper at MDE. Our … Buzz Kidz by Klein Houmani, age 11December 2011
Gotta Win ‘Em AllMy favorite hobby is playing Pokémon, which is a really cool card game that is intellectually challenging, like chess. It involves building a 60-card deck and coming up with different strategies to beat your opponent. I recently attended the National Pokémon Tournament in Indianapolis and got 11th place out of more than 200 kids in the juniors … |
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