Esteban, 17, thought religion was pointless until a church retreat reconnected him with his Catholic faith.
They were people of all ethnicities united by this massive organization, the Catholic Church. In several scenes, they seemed carefree and friendly, as they were running, biking and doing other activities. I couldn’t help but have some pride in at one time being a member of such a force. I told myself to stop, to ignore it, to not allow myself to fall prey to what I saw as indoctrination. Still, the pride in their voices seemed genuine.
From Hollywood to Long Beach, 16-year-old Ashley likes exploring the city on the train. WITH PHOTO GALLERY.
With a strict dad, Yasamin, 17, doesn’t get to hang out with her friends that much, but she loves her Persian culture.
After being abused, 15-year-old Juliana took her anger out on everybody until she got help.
From small schools to individual attention, teens share what’s helping them stay on the path to graduate.
Michelle, 17, felt sad when she learned that a student she knew from South Pasadena HS died but wasn’t sure how to grieve for him since they weren’t close.
Ashley, 16, says a swear jar helped her school raise money for earthquake victims in Haiti.
Eighteen-year-old Brandie's science class showed her that there are easy things we can all do to help the environment.
Caitlin, 17, has spent years learning traditional Native American dance.
Filling out the census doesn’t take long and helps your community, says 18-year-old Ernesto.
Jennifer, 15, was shocked and sad when a popular senior died after going to a party.
Two teens from the Valley brought four bands together to raise money for earthquake victims in Haiti.