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Green MomsMay 2012
The words “Green Moms” may conjure up images of women with hairy armpits feeding their children nothing but raw veggies and crunchy granola. But you won’t find them here. These moms look like most mainstream neighbors – but they have committed to living healthier, eco-friendly lives, in a variety of ways. Although these women say they’re far from100 percent organic, … Buzz Kidz by Jax Murphy, age 13May 2012
String ‘em upWhile football is still king in Texas, lacrosse is the fastest growing sport in the Lone Star State. Lacrosse programs have grown to include more than 74 high school and 80 youth teams throughout the city. I have been playing organized lacrosse since I was in fourth grade, and now, in my fourth season, I am appreciating the game even … Log In to LearnMay 2012
Virtual school, for many of us, still seems like science fiction. In last year’s popular book Ready Player One, the author describes a near future that is poor and grim. Yet even the most unfortunate kid – including the neglected hero who lives in a trailer park of old RVs stacked on top of each other – can go … Back Porch – Drowning in MasterpiecesMay 2012
My dining room table is about to become a massive pile of construction paper and paint. School’s almost out for the summer, and a year’s worth of children’s writing and artwork is about to descend. Soon we’ll all be drowning in masterpieces. Once upon a time, impressed with myself, I bought under-bed boxes and started collecting pieces in them. Each … Stylin’ at Prom – Like Father, Like SonApril 2012
The boys are gearing up for prom again, and every year, longtime formal wear store manager LaTanya Johnson helps them find the right tuxedo. These days, she says, anything goes, although the seniors seem to be going back to basics, instead of the printed paisley and plaid vests of recent years. They want a more fitted look and Italian tailoring. … College in Your HometownApril 2012
Deadlines for choosing colleges have passed for some high school seniors and are fast approaching for others. This time of year is all about decisions – roommates, budgets and, also, geography. Where do students want to spend their college years? For some, their hometown is the best option. Last year, while a senior at HISD’s High School for the Performing … Memorial Markettes – Fifty and FabulousApril 2012
The year 1962 had its fair share of firsts. The first Walmart store opened its doors. The Rolling Stones made their debut. Johnny Carson became the host of The Tonight Show. And, if you were a teenage girl living in Memorial, you had the opportunity to audition for the inaugural class of Memorial High School’s drill team, the Markettes.… Buzz Kidz by Amanda Bloome, age 9April 2012
Put on your thinking capsOdyssey of the Mind is a real challenge! Odyssey of the Mind is an international competition for elementary, middle school, high school and college students. Schools form small teams to compete against other teams in solving a “long term problem” – which takes all school year – and “spontaneous problems,” which test quick thinking. You … Choosing the Right CampMarch 2012
Glossy advertising postcards and websites depicting happy campers aren’t always enough. With so many choices out there, how can picky parents narrow down a sleep-away summer camp that best fits their child? They say if you really want to know the truth, ask a kid. For the past eight years, brothers Spencer and Kendall Elston have attended Camp Cho-Yeh, a … Rugged RugbyMarch 2012
The Memorial High player broke through the opponents’ tackles, his legs pumping, the oval ball nestled in his arm. He crossed the end-zone line and stood there, exalting in his first score. His teammates screamed at him. But they weren’t yelling congratulations. Get down, they were yelling. “Put the ball on the ground!” After all, he wasn’t wearing pads, and … Back Porch – Getting Kids to TalkMarch 2012
Children. From the moment they’re conceived, and often long before that, they’re the focus of our worlds. Every stage brings something new, something better than the last, even when we thought they couldn’t get any better. Then they turn 8 or 10 or 12, and something happens. They’re still the focus of our worlds, but somehow we’ve become targets of … Buzz Kidz by Armando Flores, age 17March 2012
It Can WaitWe all know that texting is a fast, convenient and fun way to communicate with many friends at once, but I want to help spread the message that texting and driving is a deadly combination. A recent study from the Texas Transportation Institute found reaction times doubled when drivers read or sent a text. So that means … Buzz Kidz by Jordan Kassab, age 13February 2012
Don’t Stop the Hip-HopFor as long as I can remember, I have been dancing. Like most little girls, when I was a toddler, I studied tap and ballet for a year or two. But, then a new style of dancing came into my life; that new style is hip-hop. I love hip-hop because I can move with the music … Buzz Kidz by Edward Morris, age 17January 2012
On an IT rollWhen I came to Lamar High School as a freshman in 2009 I could never have imagined that I would one day work as an employee of the school district. I had always had an interest in computers and the way things worked, and I had spent much of my time at St. John’s middle school working … Buzz Kidz by Charlie Brennig, age 9December 2011
A Fish in the WaterI began swimming the day I turned 2 years old. My parents wanted me to learn how to swim in case I fell into a pool or lake. After a few months of swim lessons, I passed the float test and thought my lessons would end. I was wrong! Some days I enjoyed swim lessons, … |
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