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review by Kara Eng, grade 11, teen reviewer Still Star-Crossed by Melinda Taub A sequel to Romeo and Juliet. Yes, Romeo and Juliet’s deaths have led to both Montagues and Capulets claiming peace, but that doesn’t seem to be the case. When tensions start to rise after a series […]
Song Parody Contest 1st place by Charlotte Dekany, Grade 8 Brief explanation of the lyrics: A Pokèmon Trainer is battling the Champion of the Pokemon League in Pokemon X/Y. He has her down to her last fighting Pokemon, but he’s down to one himself – an Espeon that […]
Song Parody Contest 2nd place by Quintin Hollomand, grade 8 This song is based on Holes by Louis Sachar. I Can’t Dig This Hole by Quintin Hollomand, grade 8 Parody of “Can’t Feel My Face” by The Weeknd And I know he’ll be the death of me […]
Song Parody Contest 3rd place by Mary Mejia, Grade 12 Livin’ in Hooverville by Mary Mejia, Grade 12 Parody of “Nine in the Afternoon” by Panic at the Disco Into the streets is where we are Feeling as low as one can ever know Yeah we’re feeling so […]
Review by Kara Eng, grade 11, teen reviewer Belle Epoque by Elizabeth Ross Ever heard of the phrase “Designated Ugly Fat Friend (DUFF)” ? The term was immortalized in DUFF by Kody Keplinger, used to describe a friend that was less attractive than her peers who, in comparison, made everyone else look […]
The grand prize winner has been announced! The winner of the electric guitar is Olivia! Congratulations! The winners of the Song Parody Contest are: (1) Charlotte Dekany, (2) Quintin Hollomand, and (3) Mary Mejia. Stay tuned to this blog to read about their songs. The teen survey will be open […]
by Haneen Eltaib, Grade 10 This year’s End of Summer Bash was a Harry Potter event. It was an all ages event, and had activities for everyone. Magic Show To start it off, a magician (by the name of Larry Potter, who was Harry Potter’s secret cousin) performed for over 200 […]
review by Teresa, teen reviewer The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants by Ann Brashares Lena, Bridget, Tibby, and Carmen have been best friends since birth. Now, just before they’re about to spend their first summer apart, they discover a pair of jeans that miraculously fits all of them, despite […]
Teen Advisory Board August 1, 2015 Present: Bella, Cady, Chris, Haneen, Julia, Kara, Lauren, Madison, Meep AGENDA 2-4pm Finish Harry Potter scavenger hunt (Haneen & Kara)- finish clues, create worksheet, test out clues, Haneen is in charge of set up Finish wand making details (Kara, Julia, Meep) – paint Ollivander signs, […]
I’ll Give You the Sun by Jandy Nelson Summary: The New York Times Bestselling story of first love, family, loss, and betrayal for fans of John Green, David Levithan, and Rainbow Rowell Jude and her twin brother, Noah, are incredibly close. At thirteen, isolated Noah draws constantly and is […]