Teen Ink Magazine,
June 2003 :
Nonfiction Articles
Behind the Wheel by Alicia G., Enterprise, KS As far back as I remember, Dad was driving his 1986 Ford F150 with a four-speed and atough clutch. The dark blue paint was slowly chipping away, leaving rust. Ilearned how to drive in that truck, but I learned something else, too. Continue...
Changing Direction by Anonymous ., Evanston, IL This selection can be found in Chicken Soup for the Teen Soul, the 7th in the Teen Ink
book series, all available in bookstores nationwide and online.
Circle of Gilbert by Jacqulyn W., Bellevue, NE Imaginationsform best while you're little because of the innocence within oursouls Many times our creativity would become evident to our parents andneighbors while growing up, in the Circle of Gilbert. Continue...
High School Dropout by Virginia S., San Simon, AZ A high school dropout - that's what I was. School didn't seem important; it wasjust a daily routine. Then I was 15, pregnant and a dropout; my boyfriend, also adropout, was 18. Continue...
My Father by Corrie W., Buchanan, VA Wedrove out to the corner of creation where your mother wasborn. Standing about, the rest of us were attacked by insects andsunshine but you by memories. Between a pile of rusting batteriesand the carcass of an ancient Ford you stop to look up. Continue...
Of Magics and Myths by Kelsey R., Seekonk, MA My littlest sister looked upat me, her blue eyes shining in the candlelight. Her older sister, wiser butstill very young, stared at me with vivid green eyes. They were awaiting myanswer. Continue...
Open It! by Lisa W., Ivoryton, CT "Openit, Iguana, open it, open it!" I teased, as my dad opened the oddly wrappedpresent. This was one of our inside jokes which began last year when we saw thefunniest TV commercial. The obnoxious but humorous Pets. Continue...
Our Time to Shine by Kathleen W., Lansdale, PA Therethe graduates proceeded proudly, pondering the years past, remembering Thegame-winning shots, the moving theatrical performances, final-minute touchdowns During overtime, one band competition after the other, those exhilaratingdances, yet Most of all the many ... Continue...
Philosophy on the Go by Andrew C., Iola, WI Peoplefeel the need to boast to other motorists through bumper stickers. The mostcommon is "My child is an honor student at Blankety Blank High School."Car stickers also declare allegiances to sports teams, music and even carmanufacturers. Continue...
Strangely Semi-Okay by Brent S., Hatfield, PA Brokenhearts have fled today, empty chasms bled today, dogs have bit the hands that fedtoday, but I'm feeling strangely semi-okay. No, that's a lie. Continue...
Summer of Crickets by Ashley K., Schaumburg, IL I stood in front of the mirror, my knees weak. To steady my shaking hands, Ipressed my palms against the countertop. I avoided my own reflection, closed mywatery eyes, and reminded myself to breathe. Continue...
Sustained Sleep by Ashley S., Olpe, KS I expected to walk away with at least second-place, but to my disbelief I didn'twalk away at all. Instead, I lie in bed trying to speak with the movement of mylips - only to try and make a single sound. Continue...
The Day I Will Never Forget by Jonathan C., Northport, NY Nobody, except theterrorists, knew September 11 would change so many lives. It started like anormal day: I woke up, took a shower, ate breakfast, and went to school.Everything there was normal, too - until second period. Continue...
The Maine Lobsterman's Realm by Meg W., Wells, ME Each Saturday I look forward to working on the lobster boat thatrests in the small cove, a wide, white arrow pointing toward the open ocean. Continue...
The Man Underneath by Maggie C., Vista, CA Mydad's looks are unassuming. His shoulders hunch so far forward that he looks agood two inches shorter than his 6'1" frame, his hair has deserted him, apartfrom his salt-and-pepper beard, and he refuses to wear a toupee or do thecomb-over. Continue...
The Tears by Michelle D., Branford, CT Thetears wouldn't stop. I was trying so hard not to lose control, but the sobs stillescaped and made me feel helpless.
"Honey, please, tell me what'swrong," my father begged. Continue...
Winning by Bobby T., Gibsonia, PA Winningis showing more talent and perseverance than the other players or team. Winningis having a love for the game and playing with sportsmanship. Winning is playingcompetitively and being focused. Continue...
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