Photo by Kaitlyn Tsai, 16, Walnut HS
Time for band camp
Even though it's hard work, Brian, 15, looks forward to learning a new show and hanging out with his friends.
Every summer for one or two weeks, 200 kids from my school come together at band camp to rehearse and rehearse and rehearse. Take a 200-piece marching band and have them play three or four difficult songs. Now have them do it while marching in different formations. The music, steps, instrument direction and placement all have to be synchronized. Add in a color guard that throws, twists and spins sabers and flags. Throw in performance theatricals such as poses or chants, and you have some idea of the difficulty of a field show.
Even though it's hard work, Brian, 15, looks forward to learning a new show and hanging out with his friends.
Every summer for one or two weeks, 200 kids from my school come together at band camp to rehearse and rehearse and rehearse. Take a 200-piece marching band and have them play three or four difficult songs. Now have them do it while marching in different formations. The music, steps, instrument direction and placement all have to be synchronized. Add in a color guard that throws, twists and spins sabers and flags. Throw in performance theatricals such as poses or chants, and you have some idea of the difficulty of a field show.
Volunteering with sharks, starfish and sea slugs
Chelsea, 17, was nervous when she started volunteering at the Santa Monica Pier Aquarium, but she has grown to love teaching visitors about the unusual plants and animals.
Chelsea, 17, was nervous when she started volunteering at the Santa Monica Pier Aquarium, but she has grown to love teaching visitors about the unusual plants and animals.
Playlist blog (Summer 2010)
Music for the ultimate 80s dance party, a summer's day and late-night love songs.
Music for the ultimate 80s dance party, a summer's day and late-night love songs.
They got me through
Teresa's foster family gave her a stable home and a chance for a better future.
Teresa's foster family gave her a stable home and a chance for a better future.
My turn on the mic
As a suburban Korean kid, 15-year-old Kevin never thought he'd have anything to rap about.
As a suburban Korean kid, 15-year-old Kevin never thought he'd have anything to rap about.
You call that dancing?
Jacky, 17, says that you don't have to bump and grind to have fun on the dance floor.
Jacky, 17, says that you don't have to bump and grind to have fun on the dance floor.
My summers in Taiwan
Leslie, 17, wishes she could spend every summer in the country where her family is from because she feels so at home there.
Leslie, 17, wishes she could spend every summer in the country where her family is from because she feels so at home there.
My best friend
Julia, 15, couldn't imagine getting another dog after her first one died, but now she's glad she did.
Julia, 15, couldn't imagine getting another dog after her first one died, but now she's glad she did.
You can lean on me
I wasn’t sure how to help my friend after she was sexually molested.
I wasn’t sure how to help my friend after she was sexually molested.
Unexpected pets
Leslie's family bought their chickens for the eggs, but they became part of her family.
Leslie's family bought their chickens for the eggs, but they became part of her family.
What teens think about Prop. 8 being struck down
L.A. Youth writers react to a judge's decision that strikes down the ban on same-sex marriage.
L.A. Youth writers react to a judge's decision that strikes down the ban on same-sex marriage.
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