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Clayton Teen Festival

March 21, 2010

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1,000 Clayton teens celebrate sexual purity - Clayton teens gather at “Silver Ring Thing” abstinence event, where teens are taught that sex is dangerous and waiting is better. The silver rings represent a vow to not have sex until marriage. “God created us to be with a certain woman,” said Tyler Franks, 18, of Angier. “You’re not supposed to have sex until you’re with that woman.” (N&O)

Teen plans ’2010 Clayton Teen Fest’ – For her senior project, Clayton High School student Jordan Wing has spent over 200 hours planning this March 20 ‘state fair-type’ event that will bring students to God in a ‘non-threatening, fun environment.’When Wing went to Winterfest in Virginia with members of her church, . the 700 that accepted the Christian faith gave her what she calls the “holy shivers.”“It really influenced me a lot,” she said. “It was the coolest thing I’ve ever seen.” (FV Independent)

East Garner school initiates Haiti project - An English as a Second Language class spent a month researching Haiti and painting chairs to raise money for Red Cross. Juan Aguilar wrote, “If I help Haiti, I can make a very big difference in someone’s life. That is what the power of one is all about. You don’t need physical power; your mind is your power.” (Garner Citizen)

NC State students plan for Alternative Spring Break – Instead of hitting the beaches, a number of NC State students are preparing for public-service trips throughout the world, although not to Haiti. Last year Nadeem Elborno went to New Mexico to work with the Navajo community. ”I can honestly say when I went on my trip last year, it changed my life,” Elborno said. “It teaches you to see the world through the eyes of the people you’re serving.” (MyNC.com)