Spotlight on...
Know an inspirational teen? Each month we profile an exeptional 12-18 year old for championing a cause, authoring a book, raising funds for charity or accomplishing some other fabulous feat. Let us know about possible people to feature by emailing spotlight@tandTnews.com with the details.
- Bilaal Rajan
Seven Shoeless Days: Why I took the Barefoot Challenge - Ben Heckmann
Published at 11: Ben Heckmann shares his literary experience. - One is Greater than None
A group of teens come together to save the world. - Brittany MacLeod
An Author by 13: Turning a time of teenage turmoil into a positive experience. - Jason Bernz
My Mississippi Mission: Helping to build a community after Hurricane Katrina. - Ketaki Shriram
A published high school senior explores life through writing. - Eli Panken
A young teen gives to the greater good. - Ozemary Feliz
Finding My Entrepreneurial Self - Samantha Druckman
A teen who travels to Africa to help girls stay in school. - Care Bears on Fire
This preteen band knows how to heat things up. - Toni Valenti
In thinking about her future, a preteen becomes a published author. - Sarah Patellos and Elizabeth Golden
Teens who serve as spokespersons for the National Scoliosis Foundation. - Yaneisha Burroughs
- Warda Ali
Teen Creator of an online business. - Evan "Brain" Doyle
What an Imagination! A teenager uses his humor and creativity to publish books. - Hunter Gross
A Very "Kool" Project - Celeste Lavin
This 17-year-old is connecting with teens with the job world. - Marc Cooper
An activist affiliated with global Outreach to save Darfur - Tatyana Bellamy Walker
A kid reporter who's making headlines. - Anthony Conroy
- Russel Moore
A teen inventor who is a jack of many trades - Richard Memminger
A teenage director showcases his life story at the Tribeca Film Festival. - Veralyn Williams
Developing an empowered voice as a writer and Radio Rookie. - Juliette Brindak
Founder of Miss O & Friends By Girls…For Girls®, a lifestyle brand created and managed by and for girls. - Freddi Zeiler
- Amanda Shaw
- Jordan Nick
Eighth grader tips his cap to courageous cancer patients - Shelbie Bruce
Acting & Beyond: What it's like to act, sing & serve the Children Affected by Aids Foundation - Dylan Peters
Growing up with Tourette Syndrome - Mischa Zimmerman
Catastrophic illness inspires one boy to influence thousands. - Karly & Stefanie Gordon
A milestone occasion encourages these twin sisters to support hospital residents overseas. - Jasmine Lawrence
Taking the business world by storm as a tween CEO