May – June 2002

Readers respond with their thoughts on stories that appeared in our January- February and March – April 2002 issues.

L.A. Youth art contest winners show their takes on life in Los Angeles.

In middle school, Carlos, 14, was surrounded by bullies and jerks.

Ann, 15, raves about CDs from Dashboard Confessional, Pete Yorn, John Mayer, Vanessa Carlton and Michelle Branch.

L.A. Youth staff members express their opinions about school searches, and many are in favor because they think searches will mean a safer school.

A student passed the California Proficiency Exam and is pursuing her dream of becoming an actress.

Here are some sample test questions taken from the exam’s Web site at www.chspe.com. Try it! 1. If 32 employees

Information on dates and other parts of the California Proficiency Exam.

Students give their opinion on leaving high school early.

Manny Velasquez’ program helps first-time offenders take responsibility for their actions.