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Teen Ink Magazine, November 2004 : Community Articles

If I Could Change the World
by Patrick L., Overland Park, KS
     It's unlikely that any of us will be the next Mother Teresa and only a few will have enough power to do big things in this world, but I believe that I can change the world by volunteering to help the less fortunate in my area.
Continue... 		My Summer of Service
by Sara S., Watertown, TN
     When friends and family heard what I was planning, they wondered if I had gone crazy. I admit it was sort of humorous because although I live in the country, I am not a country girl at heart.
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Popped Corn
by Brianne B., Shreveport, LA
     I was 16 and doing stupid things, thinking I wouldn't get caught. Eventually, though, I did and it wasn't fun. I went to court and was found guilty of possessing alcohol. I had to pay $100 and serve 20 hours of community service.
Continue... 		Teen Lifeline
by Amber W., Phoenix, AZ
     The ringing of the phone vibrates through my head, telling me someone needs help. I pick it up and start the routine, "Teen Lifeline, this is Amber." About 45 minutes later I hang up feeling a sense of jubilation because I helped another teen.
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