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