Our Panel of Teens
Amy
I’m 22 and will be attending college this fall studying things related to the land and how we use it. I currently operate my own horse…
Anjanette
I’m a vegetarian. I’ve moved around from one place to another, so I like to explore where ever I move to. My two favorite hobbies are Fashion…
Ashley
I love to travel to see new places. I am interested in people, animals, photography, music and the healing arts. I work as a massage therapist…
Beau
I believe that everything in life has a purpose and if it doesn’t seem like that, or my faith staggers, I make it have a purpose. Many people…
Betsy
I went to Waldorf School in New Hampshire from K-8 and am now in college studying things related to families and education. My favorite poem…
Brie
“The sole purpose of life is to enjoy it.”—Samuel Butler
“Friendship is like peeing your pants, everyone can see it but only you can feel its…
Brittney
“We are what we think. All that we are arises with our thoughts. With our thoughts we make the world.”
– Dhammapada.
Callie
I’m currently a senior in high school and a sophomore in college through our College Connection program. I will be attending college this…
Catherine
I recently graduated from University of Redlands in the Johnston Center for Integrative Studies. I want to be a writer! I am now living in…
Dominic
Hey guys! Dom here. Having just recently transferred from junior college, I’m studying things related to the wilderness at the university down…
Elise
“Each day’s a gift and not a given right”—Nickelback
I grew up in Shingle Springs, California, going to Waldorf schools K – 12. I plan to…
Farren
I am a graduate of San Francisco State University with a degree in liberal studies. I am currently living in my hometown Redding, and am…
Gabriel
I’m a person of high value, I only align myself with other people of high value. I do things because I like to. I’m young enough to do them…
Geoff
Graduate from UC Berkeley. My advice: Do what you love in college. Doing what your parents want you to do means just as little to everyone…
Hannah
My name is Hannah. I am 18 years old and I always try to find the good parts in life. You will never find me without a smile on my face. My…
Hannah*
Hey! My name is Hannah. I’m 15 years old and a sophomore in high school. I am very interested in music, and I spend lots of time playing it.…
Jarrad
Why don’t I drink or use drugs? I don’t need to. I’m comfortable with myself. My folks taught me from a young age how easy it is to get…
Jessie
“If you obey all the rules you miss all the fun.” – Katherine Hepburn.
I’m a very social, energetic person. My friends and family are my…
Johannes
I was born and raised in the Sacramento area and attended Waldorf school for fourteen years! I began my college career in Los Angeles where I…
Katie
“While I dance I can not judge, I can not hate, I can not separate myself from life. I can only be joyful and whole. This is why I dance.”…
Katrina
I like to hang out with my freinds. i love to give advice but i also seek a lot too. I love to have fun and just enjoy life.
Kendal
I’m living in Arcata attending college in fields related to children and families. I work in Alaska during the summers on a commercial seiner…
Kenny
I enjoy working on cars and do not use the term “grease monkey” as a pejorative. I attend a four year collegiate institution of the…
Kyle
After a five-week trek through Europe I discovered a love for travel and am ready to experience more of what the world has to offer. I am in my…
Laura
A college student who enjoys reading, arguing, and traveling to unusual places, Laura believes that Oscar Wilde was correct in asserting that…
Lauren Forcella
The lives of youth are society’s truth serum. This columns open a window to that truth. Please join our conversation!
Lennon
I am a young man in a culture that underestimates the power and fortitude of its youth. Whereas inexperience used to be seen as a venue for the…
Liva
I grew up in the suburban wasteland of Fair Oaks, California, regularly devouring books and organic snacks. I am a Waldorf “lifer”, frequently…
Mariah
I’m a senior in high school this year. My main crutch is my friend Lacie. I figure I am a typical teenager. I write poetry and I love going…
Matt
I live in Orange County, CA and I am a junior at an awesome high school. I live for baseball and can’t get enough of it. I dig most kinds…
Maureen
A quote that always keeps me going is “Every 60 seconds you spend upset, is a minute of happiness you will never get back”
Megan
My name is Megan, I am 20 years old and I feel like my life is constantly changing everyday. I am currently living in Boston where I am…
Nicole
Raised by my two wonderful parents, I was guided through Waldorf school, enjoying every moment. I find myself now living in Nevada City…
Peter
“Though sticks and so on really hurt me, I get angry with the thrower. But he is also a tool, thrown by hate, So I am only rightly angry with…
Rachel
At this point in my life I’m trying to live every day to the fullest; I love to sing and am trying to do all I can to live out my passions.
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Rose
I got involved with this column when it first started in 2004. I am a native of Auburn, California. At 18, I felt the need to exercise my right…
Scot
I am a design student on the California coast. I am the youngest of three boys and grew up mostly in one place with lots of pets. For now, I am…
Shelby
I’m a girl who’s not afraid to speak her mind. I love playing sports and being active, I love my family, and my friends mean everything. I am a…
Torey
I like bottled water, recycling, sun on my skin, toes in sand, tangible photos, nice pens and gummi fruit snacks. I like to work on adjusting…
