(∆) Raleigh family has 3 valedictorians – Sister and two brothers all graduated top of class from Cardinal Gibbons and now attend Norte Dame. “It’s unbelievable,” said their mother, Mary Ann Enzweiler. “We don’t know what they did, but they’re so competitive with each other. When number one did it, number two did it. It’s contagious.” (News & Observer) photo by N&O
Half of HIV-positive teens unaware – According to a new study by the CDC, 48% of teens with HIV were unaware of their infection and less than 25% of sexually active teens ever get tested for HIV. (RedOrbit)
Valedictorians discuss future with NYTimes – Profiles and excerpts. “For our entire lives someone or somebody or some entity somewhere has been controlling what we do,” Ms. Edwards said. “I can’t imagine how liberating it’s going to be.” (NYTimes) photo by Beatrice de Gea
(∆) Top 10 teen novels of 2009 – According to Wake County Library.
NJ law grants immunity to teen drinkers – If a teen drinks too much and needs medical attention, a friend can call police without either person being charged for underage drinking. (Philly.com)
10 Warning Signs of Teen Dating Abuse – And 10 ways to protect yourself. (ABC News)
Terrible job market for teens – Many places not hiring and if they do, are hiring older workers who were recently laid-off. Myra Arias said the sour economy has been driven home for her …. when she visited the sandwich shop where she had worked during high school and found a friend’s mother, laid off from a managerial job, behind the counter. (LA Times) photo by Allen Schaben
Fewer college scholarship opportunities – Recession has forced foundations, corporations, colleges and state governments to reduce their financial support for scholarships. The result is more applications for loans and federal aid. (NYTimes)
Urban high school has 0 dropouts – Untraditional, small public school in Camden, NJ teaches students to follow their passions. “Our students have the same issues, dilemmas and challenges as students at the larger high schools,” says principal Timothy Jenkins. The graduating class includes students who became pregnant or homeless but still made it through school. (AP) photo by Mike Derer
Study: 15% of teens think they’ll die young - Researchers claim that these teens engage in risky behavior because they believe they are likely to die before 35. The study, based on a survey of more than 20,000 kids, challenges conventional wisdom that says teens engage in risky behavior because they think they’re invulnerable to harm. (LA Times)
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