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I’ve always loved sports. Soccer is my first love. I’ve played on the varsity soccer team for 3 years where I received an All Region and Best Offensive Award in 2012. In the Fall I also play on a competitive club team. We travel and participate in weekend games and tournaments. Along with soccer, I have one year of Varsity Basketball and four years of Varsity Swimming under my belt. Sports, however, are not the only things in my life. School is also very important to me. I try to stay focused and work on my grades as much as I can. As of now I am ranked fourth in my class with a G.P.A. of 4.35. I am a member of the Fellowship of Christian Ath-letes, the National Honor Society, and BETA club. Outside of school I work as a lifeguard at a local water park, and I spend some time volunteering around town. Occasionally I go to the Homeless shelter and help prep and serve breakfast. I also volunteer at the Charleston Miracle League, which is a community supported baseball league for children and adults with mental and physical challenges.

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nough of staring at him from across the room, it’s time to make a move. at this point, an unimaginable number of thoughts must be running through your head; “What

if he doesn’t like me? does my hair look okay? What should I say? Gosh, I hope I don’t seem desperate” –and these are just some of the bar-riers keeping you from walking straight up to him and striking up a conversation. Though some guys may not worry about their appearance as often, the same thoughts preoccupy a male when considering pursuing someone new. feeling discouraged because he’s with a group of friends? often, women say that one of the top things they look for in guys is a sense of humor. Well, the same rings true for guys. If you open up with a clever joke (preferably one that is not inappropriate) then you’ve not only broken the ice, but the rest of the group is more inclined to accept you as well. once a few jokes are thrown in, it becomes easier to get better acquainted with

everyone in the group. What if I rush things? no one says you have to ask the guy out on a date on the first time you speak to him. Casually asking for his phone number so you can call or text him sometime will do just fine. from there you can talk to him more and set up a get together for just the two of you.but this time, just for the two of you.

and there it is. Before you know it, the handsome stranger across the room that you thought you’d never talk to is now a favorite in your contact list With enough patience and understanding, there could be a long lasting relationship for the two of you. all you need is the confidence and the freedom to express yourself. The rest will fall into place!

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Fellas, have you ever been in a situation where you see a girl you like but she is with a group of her friends? Admit it, it is more difficult to approach a girl when she is with a group of her friends. When that happens, it can be very stressful. It puts more pressure on you to say and do the right thing. To her friends, you are like an uninvited guest crashing or coming to their party; they will decide whether to let you in. However, you’re in luck! Here are a few tips on how to approach this situation so that you can get the girl you want. Walk towards her confidently and don’t be nervous.

• DO: When approaching the group, look directly at the girl you would like to speak with.

• DO: Be polite and compliment her.

• DO: Have a wingman. Wingmen are good in any group situation because they can entertain the friends while you

speak to the girl you are focused on.

• DON’T: Please, Please, Please do not give a cat call. Do not hiss, holler, or roll your finger at the girl to indicate she should come to you. It is

disrespectful and girls hate it. Act like a man.

• DON’T: Be rude if she rejects you. Take the rejection and move on. Your smoothness in this situation will show that you are a true gentleman.

By following these easy steps, you should be able to get the girl you want or make a good impression on her without interference from her friends.

How to get the Girl: the approach

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This ensemble is really more of a classy fit, but by adding the zebra print shirt, it adds some fun. The heels go great with this by adding some edge and excitement. (Also by adding some white canvas sneakers, you can turn this great party outfit into a playful day at the park!)

The idea for this outfit was simple, but it says a lot. The baggy

shorts give it an old school feel and adding the socks and heels give it a girly look,

with some expression. The black and white belt on the royal blue adds a lot of jazz and funk.

This fit came together simply and easily. It is inspired by famous actor John Trovolta from his role in the very popular movie "Grease". adding a jean jacket can give this look a modern feel and youthful touch.

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on’t text and drive!”, “It can wait!”, or “No text is worth your life!” and other forms of warnings have been thrown in the faces of countless teenagers across America. With the rising popularity of text messaging, there

is a coinciding increase in texting and driving. there is one problem though; it is said too much. Chances are when you first found out this was going to be about texting and driving, you lost a lot of interest. You are not to blame; recently schools have been giving incredibly long and repetitive lectures and talks about texting and driving. the message is the same and said the same. the facts are some-times the same and represented the same. this causes such a vast amount of teenagers to become uninterested and even the mere mention of texting

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and driving causes some or most to stop paying attention. so wait, why should you care? the answer is simple; whether you think it does or not, texting and driving affects you. even if you do not text and drive, the teenagers who do are likely to crash into you. the time it takes to get into as crash as a result of texting and driving is unbelievably short. According to stoptextsstopwrecks.org, “five seconds is the average time your eyes are off the road while texting. When traveling at 55 m.p.h., that is enough time to cover the length of a football field.” Within

that time, there is an extremely high chance of crashing into a car, building, or tree, all of which could be fatal or cause major permanent damage. the repetitive lectures and statistics told to you by what seems like countless adults, are not a means to bore or scare you. the purpose is to inform you of one of the fastest growing driving dangers in the world so that you may be more cautious on the road. If you see that a friend is texting and driving, kindly inform them of the danger they are facing and remind them that no text message is worth losing your life.

Born in New York and raised in the south, McClendon describes his childhood as “the beautiful life.” Anything he could ever want was there and at his disposal, but that wasn't enough. As McClendon continued to grow up he was introduced to the life of drugs and fast money.

He went in head first into the lifestyle that resulted in plummeting grades and failure to complete his high school education. Like any other drug life, McClendon was introduced to people who did not have his best interests at heart. Those people that McClendon thought was his support system turned out to be his set-up system.

Mcclendon describes the an incident that occurred in the days before his arrest as bad business that concerned the group of friends he was with, that did not personally involve him. He maintains that he was unaware that it was part of a set-up. The next morning McClendon states, “I was surrounded by the police; it was like

something in the movies that you would see.” However McClendon was not at all fazed but pumped to

trash talk to the cop that approached him because he felt they had nothing on him.

“It was bigger than I thought,” states McClendon. That day McClendon was arrested on a drug charge. "This whole ordeal happened at the hands of people I regarded as friends," McClendon stated. Mcclendon feels

his redemption came when he was introduced to Islam during his 13.5 year sentence. “It caught my attention,” explains McClendon. McClendon describes this moment in his life as the light that sparked his transition. He acknowledges his Muslim brothers as the most influential people in his life, because at that time they were his family.

Though soon after McClendon was released, he was able to acquire two jobs; he was laid off. As McClendon searched for another source of income he began detailing the car of a woman who worked for an insurance company in Society Hill. Word spread about his work and soon he was in business. McClendon is now the owner of Society Hill Car Wash in his small South Carolinian town. He employs one worker and eventually wants to add more.

While McClendon describes his transition as a process that has not been easy, he insists that it has been worth it. “I made it and I thank God for that.” states McClendon. When asked, what advice he would give teens, he replied, “Stay in school.” Because it is hard to come up with the opportunity he had without an education.

McClendon is the definition of not letting his circumstances keep him down. McClendon is the epitome of a success story after prison.

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Life After Prison

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This issue’s CelebreTeen is an 18 year-old cooking machine; her name is Shannon ford and she’s your 2012 Miss South Carolina Teen.

Shannon is a small town girl from Gilbert, South Carolina who graduated a semester early from Gilbert high School this past year. She is now attending the University of South Carolina Upstate to major in broadcast journalism.

Since she had the opportunity to graduate early, Shannon says, “I've been very fortunate to have the time to travel around the state and get use to my title and to just get out there and hopefully be a good role model to girls of all ages.”

Shannon started participating in pageants at thirteen with small middle school pageants. Unfortunately she didn’t start winning until she was sixteen. So, when she won the crown as Miss South Carolina Teen at the north Charleston Performing arts Center this past fall, she was completely surprised. a year before, Shannon competed in the same competition with high confidence and high expectations; however, she didn’t even make it to the top 15. Shannon said:

“It was a real disappointment to me, but I was determined to do much better the next year. I took a year to prepare the right way and set some goals for myself. I achieved my

goal, it’s been such a great

experience I feel like I’ve done a lot to get this title. I really hope to win Miss

Teen USa to keep going with it. “Shannon ford wasn’t crowned Miss South Carolina Teen just for her good looks, good grades,

and her great cooking skills. She was also crowned because of her wisdom. her advice to girls: “There are so many things out there in the world today and the media can affect your outlook

on life. I think girls should remain themselves and stand their ground. “

Imagine spending three dollars for an item, then receiving ten dollars more than you spent on it. Well, meet erin Willis, a seventeen year old who attends Wando High school as a rising senior. Online, she is known as the eBay Queen. Over the course of 4 months, erin has made a business out of buying and reselling items on eBay. It all started when she began to purchase clothes for personal use off eBay. However, like many online purchases, some of the items didn’t come in the right fit or look as good as they did online. through her misfortune, erin stumbled onto a way to turn those bad purchases to big bucks. she took the clothes she didn’t like or didn’t fit to consignment stores. Consigning is the act of giving another an item to sell. the consignor (person who supplies the item) retains the ownership of the items until the consignee (person selling the item) has sold them. Once erin realized the benefit

erIn wIllIs, ebay QueenerIn wIllIs, ebay Queenof her misfortune, she began to purposely purchase items in various sizes then re-sell them to consignment shops.

erin believes her love of fashion and bargaining led to the start of her business. she loves

shopping and fashion, and saving money makes her love it so much more. to erin, the only stressful part of her business is time management; this is understandable to many high school seniors...

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As a little kid, you dream to be a fireman, an astronaut, and many other things. Flora Saceldo was one of those kids. What she didn’t expect was to have to put her dreams on hold. As a senior in high school, Flora expected to graduate and go straight to college, but that changed when she found out she was pregnant with her daughter, Isabella. The realization of having a baby didn’t dawn on Flora until she was actually in the delivery room, having her baby.

When Flora found out she was pregnant, she was shocked. Her father was disappointed in her but her mother accepted the fact that there was going

to be a baby in the household and supported her daughter the whole way. Flora’s boyfriend was very excited and happy. They had plans to have children at a young age,

but wanted to wait until Flora was done with college.

Flora had simple dreams. But she plans on going back to school this year. Flora has said that “[Isabella] is not an excuse to not go to college, but a reason for me to go to college, and to get a good job so I can support her”. Her friends weren’t mad at her, but they began to drift away as they moved on to college and she stayed at home to take care

of Isabella. in the beginning flora found it hard to adjust her life and have it center around having a baby. By after about two weeks, she was able to figure out. Flora’s advice to her daughter in the future is to “focus on school, there’s always time for a boy later”.

Being a teen mom isn’t as easy as the TV shows make it. Flora says it’s definitely stressful, having a job, school, and a baby, but she knows that she won’t be seeing Isabella as much when she goes back to school. Her advice to other teen moms is that “sometimes you’ve got to put your dreams on pause for your kids’ dreams”.

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My Uncle Mike was the inspiration for my culinary career. Nothing evokes my memory of him more than the smell of fresh mint. It instantly brings me back to childhood, Long Island summers where "Unc" would put a fresh sprig of his garden mint behind my ear as we would kick back in the sun.

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Blend, top with whipped cream, additional chocolate chips, and sprig of mint.

To make the simple syrup:Bring 2 cups of water plus 1 cup of sugar to a boil, add a half cup of fresh mint the the hot mixture and steep for 20 minutes. Cool before using.

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“Sometimes you’ve got to put your dreams on pause for your kids’ dreams.”


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All dreams can be achieved. Every ambition you hold close to your heart, no matter how distant, is possible. And Jayla Rozier, a 17 year-old senior at Goose Creek High is an example of a young person using inspiration, determination, and motivation to accomplish a dream. Her interests and talents lie in both the fashion and photography industries.

She has always been into fashion. Her early inspiration for fashion and photography as a child helped her to realize her passions. When asked to compare the two, Jayla has a clear favorite--she prefers fashion. With fashion, she leans more towards styling and would prefer to be a stylist more than a model. She says, "I feel like I can put clothes together better and I just like being creative.” With creativity, originality is important and Jayla has that in spades. She says her passion for fashion and photography shows what kind of person she

is and the lifestyle she lives. There’s always a message she wants to send through her funky, colorful clothes.

Though hard work is important, a time to rest and have fun is important as well. Having youth gives you the opportunity to have fun, go out, and explore the world and all the opportunities it presents. In her free time, Jayla says, “I like to hang out with friends, cook, exercise, spend some time in Downtown Charleston, and take pictures. I also enjoy making jewelry.

Jayla has decided to keep her options for a career open. She can explore other paths and find which best suits her, a lesson many people should learn while they are young. Jayla notes that her interests extend far beyond the fields of fashion and photography and include the possibility of joining the military. Jayla says, “I’d like to join the army someday and possibly go into Human Resources. It would also be nice to participate in Photo Journalism.”

In acknowledging the most influential people in her life, Jayla points to her mom and sister. “Both mother and sister have served as role models and have had an tremendous impact on

photographer & fashion stylist

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“Ever since I was a little girl, I’ve always been pretty stylish. And I guess it just comes naturally. My mom has been a photographer for a long time and I’ve always been around her.She gave me her old camera. I like taking pictures.

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who I am today. My sister is more into fashion than I am, so she helps a lot. I love them both with all my heart and I thank them for always being there for me. I couldn’t imagine a moment without those two in my life. And for those like me, who have the same interests and would like to pursue those, I would just like to say do things the way you see it. Choose the style that fits you; the opinions of others don't matter. When someone is criticizing you, it is essential to keep in mind that you must take both the good criticism and the bad criticism and simply gather all that and go for what you want. Just believe in yourself. I am confident in what I do, I am unique and I’m doing what I want to do because this is who I am. I don’t want to be trapped in the social criticism box that everyone is in.”

Jayla Rozier is a glowing example of a young rising star that chose to chase her dreams through inspiration, determination, and motivation. She exemplifies a Gala Teen.

This "Grease" inspired photoshoot was styled largely by Jayla Rozier.

Photos by Michael Mulligan

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ALASCOPE G Written by: MeQuela Chisolm

Capricorn {December 22-January 19}This is the start of a new year in High School. You should be very hopeful for fresh things and new people. You will interact with others and try different activities that you have never participated in before. These opportunities will give you a huge boost to start the year off right.

Hopeful

Aquarius {January 20-February 18}Your beauty allows you to charm your way through the stress of High School. Your star quality is powerful. You can be the most known person around school.Glamorous

Pisces {February 19-March 20}With a huge amount of opportunities at your finger tips, you will need to choose a path to take. Be reminded of what you want to accomplish in life as that will direct you to the right path.Abundant

Aries {March 21-April 19}You are eager to earn your place in the world but that is not very easy. So, you will work intensely to get to where or to become who you want to be.

FierceTaurus {April 20-May 20}As a money lover, you desire a great amount of things but never seem to have any money, cash, pesos etc. You will find any way to earn enough money for a new wardrobe to show off to your friends, or to save up for a car.

Lucrative

Gemini {May 21-June 20}With so many questions about college coming at you from what seems like everyone, you‘re unsure. Don’t give answers until you know for sure.

Vague

Cancer {June 21-July 22}You’re very worked up or energized to meet new people. You love to interact with others. This will start your year off right.

Excited

Leo {July 23-August 22}Not being able to fit in on the first day of school may start you off on a rough path. To get on a smoother trail, you should relax yourself and focus on what you need to succeed.

Jagged

Virgo {August 23-September 22}Your silly mind will get you caught off track really easily but that will help you manage the stress of a new school year. To get back on track you will need to focus on your goal.

Daffy

Libra {September 23-October 22}To be a good friend or a nice person in school this year, you will give in to how others feel and help them.

Yielding

Sagittarius {November 22-December 21}Try to show your inner beauty this year (especially if you’ve been in a shell for most of your life). You should just try being yourself, and relax a little.

Beautiful

Scorpio {October 23-November 21}To avoid problems, you think of things that keep you out of trouble. You will avoid addressing problems by steering away from the topic.

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"I'mokay.""Ifeelgood.""Idon'tlikedoctors!"Thesearesomeoftheexcusesusedbyteenathleteswhenitcomestimetogoforaphysical.Butit'sarequirementandthereisnowamovementonitswaytoincludeheartscreeningsthroughatestcalledanelectrocardiogram(EKG). Morethanever,teenathletesarecollapsingorlosingtheirlivesduringsportingevents.Infact,oneonlinejournalclaimsmorethan100studentathletesdieeachyear.B.J.Giannonecollapsedshortlyaftercompletingaswimteamrelayracebutsurvivedduetonursesonthescene.Unfortu-nately,JennySnyder,whoexperiencedasuddencardiacarrestonasoccerfieldandJamereStokes,

apopularfootballandbasketballathleteplayingapickupgamewithfriends,diedfromtheirundi-agnosedheartabnormalities. Asayear-roundathlete,knowingthatmybodyisphysicallyfithelpsmetobeamoreconfidentplayer.Honestly,Idonotenjoytheprying,proddingand(sometimes)prickingIhavetoendureduringmyphysicals,butIknowitisnecessary.Regardlessofwhetheryouareanathlete,artist,oraverageJoe(orJoy),allteensshouldgetanannualphysicalandfollowtheirdoctor'sadvice.Bodieschangealotduringtheteenyearsandyourdoctoristhebestpersontoanswerquestionsandadviseyouaboutyourhealth.

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"At their core, engineers love tough assignments that stretch their knowledge and skills. They enjoy learning new ways of solving problems, and working in teams that challenge them to become better at their profes-sion. High School is only the beginning, so keep things in perspective and never stop learning!"

"To be recognized in the industry as an engineer, a minimum of a Bachelor of Science in Engineering is required. In addition, schools and degrees that are accredited through ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology) validate the program. I received my Bachelor of Science in Engineering from Oklahoma State University, which is ABET accredited."

"I have been very fortunate and have had several mentors through Society of Women Engineers as well as along the way through my professional path. My mentors have helped me understand the logic behind the choices they made and helped me talk through several decisions that I’ve had to make so far."

"I actually did not always know that I wanted to be an electrical engineer, but I did know that I would be do-ing something that solved problems every day. I joined the US Navy about two years following high school because I wanted to travel and have a great job. Thanks to the US Navy, I found my way into electronics."

You may have asked yourself what is stem? It is group of educational programs designed to teach students primarily in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

developed by a partnership between public and private schools, but enhanced by big businesses, stem was created to help improve the United states educational level in these four subjects. due to the economy, the United states faces a shortage of workforce in these areas compared to other countries.

stem is driven by problem-solving, discovery, exploratory learning. It requires students to actively engage in a situation so that a solution may be found. there are more than 100 jobs that fall within this career path, with the pay ranging from $44,000 - $97,000 per year. Below are the profiles of four engineers who support the stem initiative and its goals. For more information on this career cluster, visit http://recs.sc.gov Choose > Career Cluster> science, technology, engineering, math.

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Mary Graves, PMP® | SC Operational Partner SC FLL and Robotics Education, | FIRST® LEGO® League | Jr. FIRST® LEGO®

Lauren Wolf | President Society of Women Engineers | Tool Design Engineer

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Crevon Brown is a local scholar who has studied countless hours in child and adult psychology. This column is intended to be a place where teens can receive advice on any subject that affects them (school, problems at home, relationships, issues in the community, scholarship information, etc.). His advice is heartfelt and his column is in no way meant to judge anyone. The goal is to provide sound advice and referrals where more advice or counseling can be found. Please make all letters anonymous and profanity free. Every letter will be answered regardless of [email protected]

Dear JAMB,I am a 15 year old male and about to enter the 10th grade. My parents and I have been arguing a lot lately because they don’t like that I have started to smoke weed. I tell them that it doesn’t affect me in school and I am still able to play sports. They keep talking about it’s a gateway drug like in 10 years I’ll be a crackhead or something. I can handle smoking weed and I think they need to back off. They have threatened to put me out of the house if I don't stop. I feel they are overreacting can you please give me some advice?DearICanHandle,

YourparentsarethinkingaboutyouandIapplaudthemforattackingthisprobleminitsbeginningphasesinsteadofstickingtheirheadinthesand.Yourfirstpriorityneedstobeyoureducationandlayingafoundationtobuildyourlifeon.Thatfoundationwillonlybeweakenedandflawedwiththeuseofdrugsandalcohol.Yousayweeddoesn’taffectyouinschool.Butyou'dtakeschoolmoreseriously...

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Many high school standout football players understand that they need a plan in order to succeed in football past high school. depending on how far a player wants to go, plans differ. one of the most universal plans of a high school standout athlete is to be recognized as a stand out and look for that ticket to the college league. according to a former high standout from Sumter high School James fulwood, “high school football is like an internship, college is like a job, and the nfL is a corporate business.”fulwood explains that the experience of a high school football player may go as follows: - Wakes up and prepares for school.- Gets to school but may be running a little late but as an athlete, there are exceptions.

-Goes to all classes, turns in all assignments but tells his teacher he may be late on that last assignment because friday is their big game, and she obliges.

- Stops by coach’s classroom to get the run down on the big game tomorrow which makes him late for algebra class but no sweat, Coach always writes him an excuse note

- heads to Geography class where he is passed a note by the cute cheerleader or the starting basketball star from the girls basketball team. he winks and slides the note in his back pocket.

- Bell rings for dismissal and he runs straight to the locker room; there is no time to waste.- he immediately suits up full pads and practice uniform.

- hits the field with no excuses or suffers extra sprints or a longer practice. he gives practice his all while contributing to the momentum of his teammates.

- after practice he heads home and completes necessary assignments and remembers the letter from the cutie in the classroom. he sees that she’s left her number so he calls and they talk until he falls asleep.- Game day: he’s on time to school (the only time that week) free of distractions because he has a reputation to live up to plus the cutie promised to wear his name on the back of her shirt to the game. If this is the life of high school "internship" football, does this really prepare you for the job of college football?

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hat is bullying? The Merriam-Webster definition of bullying is “to affect by means of force or coercion”, which means that someone is using forceful means to make another person do something. That sounds like a pretty defi-

nition to me, more like a parent threatening punishment to their child. The definition sounds nothing like the bullying that’s going on today. Studies have shown that an estimated 160,000 students skip school for fear of bullying, and another 6 out of 10 students witness bullying.Sadly, I had to deal with verbal bullying, and some physical bullying too. It lasted from third to eighth grade. That’s five years of being tormented, and I could barely take it. Some kids don’t last that long, resorting to extreme measures, such as suicide, to end the bullying. There’s a movie out called “Bully”, and it’s the perfect example of what really happens when kids are bullied. Bullies behave when teachers.... are in earshot or eyeshot because they don't want to get in trouble and so no one but the victim and bully knows what's going on. If you are a victim of bullying, here are some ways you can cope with and eventually end bullying. One tip to deal with bullying is to respond while it is happening. You can do this by walking away, pro-tecting yourself, and reporting it to a trusted adult. If you are being cyber-bullied, the best way to end it is...

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You can begin planning for your future today by learning how to set goals. my daughter left home over 10 years ago. While cleaning out a drawer in her room I found a list of goals she had made years prior. I felt so proud to see how many goals she’d accomplished. I am convinced her success started with the goals! so how can YOU begin to set goals that will affect your financial future? start by writing out your goals using the stAR technique and acronym. 1. s = sPeCIFY: You will need to be specific about the goal. Be precise about what it is you want to accomplish with your finances. 2. t = tIme: Next you will need to put a time limit or a time frame in which you want to achieve your goal. It could be six months, a year, or longer. 3. A = ACtIONABle: You will need to make your goal actionable. this means you want to make your goal something that you can actually do. It is at this stage that you will write out step-by-step the actions you will need to take in order to succeed. don’t make it unrealistic. If you are unable to carry out all the steps, then you may have an unrealistic goal and some changes will need to be made. It is ok to stretch yourself and to want to work hard, but you do not want to defeat yourself before you get started. 4. R = ReleVANt: Finally, you will need to make your goal relevant. that means you have to have a clear understanding of why the goal is important to you.

there you have it! the stAR technique for goal-setting. Whatever your goal is, know that you mUst have a strategy to document your entire process. this technique will allow you to monitor your progress and document all your success. All you have to do is stay on track and you will get the results you desire. the sky is the limit!

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How to Write a SLAMMIN’ Professional Résumé

According to Agility Resources, your résumé is the most important document that will get you an interview. Your résumé can determine if you or Sally sitting beside you gets the job you are applying for. Here are a few tips for writing a professional and polished résumé that may get your foot in the door. C’mon, you have to sell yourself!

1. Get an understanding and do the research: Specifically figure out what the job is looking for and match your qualifications with the needs of that position. Learn about that company, their mission, objectives, etc. (The more you know about that company the better.)2. Figure it Out: Figure out which résumé format would best get you recognized. There are a few types of résumés; Chronological and Functional are the most popular. Use a chronological résumé if you are experienced and have a lot of things that will come off as impressive. Use a functional résumé if you are just starting out and want to draw attention to your skills.3.Sell Yourself: You must first think of all the assets you possess: education, work experience, accomplishments, and skills. 4. Put the components together:a. Header: The header should be at the top of the page and includes your FULL name and most current contact information. Employers use this information to contact you so make sure it’s accurate. b. Objective: Why are you sending your résumé to someone? Make sure you have a clear objective. It lets the recipient know that you know specifically what you

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are going after. c. Education: Most organizations or recipients tell you to not list your high school education, but in your case, you’ll have to because you are still in your high school career. When listing your educational background, include your school name and that you are a candidate for diploma in the year that you’ll graduate. d. Skills/Experience: List any skills and/or experience you have obtained through past or current experiences relevant to the position that you are applying for. This is very important to the recipient. The more experi-ence you have in that specific field, the more qualified you are to fill a similar position. 5. Review your information: Review your résumé. Have your résumé re-viewed by someone with experience in résumé writing i.e. an English teacher or professor.

Now that you have all the important points together on your résumé, it is time to make sure you have dotted all the I’s and crossed all the T’s. Make sure you: • Check for use of proper tense.• Use the same format and font across the board.• Try to keep it at one page in length.• Keep sentences short and under-standable.• Make sure all information is accurate and honest.

Following these simple steps will place you on the path to having a slammin’ resume so that you can land the job you want!

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