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4 Editor’s Note Why I Love Tallahassee

6 Girl Chat

Good Study Habits to Try Out | Go-to Gifts

8 Never Go Out of Style Cold Weather Makeup Looks

9 Get Your Body Moving

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Escape to the Great Outdoors: Exercises to Try Outside

10 Getting Down to Business The Animal Lover: Bri Weathers | The Baker: Mallory Morgan

12 On the Cover

Madeline Jordan’s Ride of Perseverance

17 Inspire

Ten Things We Should Do More Often

18 On Focus

The Fitness Guru: Raegan Mahler

20 Community

Emma and Lauren Bonney’s Hearts for Volunteering | Lily Sweet King’s

the Longest Table Class of 2018 | The Historians: Creed King and Kate Powell | Exploring Tallahassee

26 Around the World in 80 Plates

Everything Chocolate: Three Desserts to Make and Bake

28 Last Words 26

Quotes to Leave You Inspired Long After the Last Page

7 16 On the Cover Maddie Jordan’s Ride of Perservance by Cristi Mckee About the Cover: Photography by Lydia Bell of elleBelle Photography

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EDITOR’S

Note

“The magic thing about home is that it feels good to leave, and it feels even better to come back.”

—Wendy Wunder

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here are actually so many wonderful reasons to love Tallahassee.

Have you ever walked around the entire FSU campus? What about shopped at all of the little boutiques in Midtown, Lake Ella Cottages or College Town?

Have you ever listened to bands play down in Railroad Square? There really is something special about driving under the canopy on Centerville Road, or gathering with thousands of screaming country fans at Doak After Dark, or being surprised by picture-

worthy sunsets every now and then.

The unity that Tallahassee experiences when the ‘Noles win, the togetherness of one big family at Springtime Tallahassee— that’s something special right there. While the weather can sometimes be as hot as blazes or the pollen overwhelming, you can always count on friendly waves from strangers, quality food from Bradley’s Country Store, and fun walks around Lake Ella, and I think that’s worth something.

Though there may not be as many events as the bigger cities, such as

EDITORIAL ASSISTANTS Abby Cloud, Jolee Keplinger CONTRIBUTERS Rachel Corry, Kaki Kirk, Aimee Marcos

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GIRL CHAT

Good Study Habits to Try Out

By Jolee Keplinger

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he proper way to study is often debated. People will say “don’t listen to music,” “work with a study buddy,” “memorize terms before going to bed” or “only work on one subject/assignment for an hour.” These strategies work for some people, but they should not be viewed as a one-size-fits-all approach. Try experimenting with these various study strategies. If one is effective, try to incorporate it into your study routine. If not, try out another on this list!

Cut the comparisons — Everyone has their strengths. For example, someone may be more naturally inclined to

grasp reading and writing-related material rather than physics. Don’t beat yourself up for not understanding the material as quickly as your neighbor (or the rest of the class for that matter). If you can, choose to take courses in areas you’re interested; that way, you’re more likely to excel. Don’t be influenced by what others are doing. Not everyone is cut out to be a doctor, lawyer or engineer.

Know your limits and be comfortable — Know the noise level you do well at. If it’s quiet, go to the library, but if you like a bit of background noise, work in a café. Wear clothes that aren’t distracting or uncomfortable. Sweatshirts, leggings, and fuzzy socks, anyone?

Move — If you get restless sitting in a traditional chair, try swapping it for an exercise ball, stand-up desk (or any counter top), or beanbag. Biologically, humans are built to move, not sit still all day. On that note, plan for breaks to do your favorite exercise. Try going for a quick run, play a few workout videos on YouTube, practice yoga or dance!

Have energizing snacks and drinks on hand — Green tea will give you a caffeine boost, but not as intense as coffee. Munch on fresh fruit, nuts, veggies, or a bit of dark chocolate. Don’t forget to drink plenty of water.

Have all the materials you need to succeed — These materials include noise canceling headphones, water bottles, electronic chargers, laptop, pens, pencils and textbooks.

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Go-to Gifts

By Aimee Marcos

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ith the holiday season in full swing, it is time to start getting presents for the people you love! Sometimes, it can be difficult to determine what exactly you’re going to buy for your friends and family. Surprise them with these cute, go-to gift ideas for every person in your life.

1. The Coffee Lover — Purchase an over sized coffee mug with a pretty design on it and pair it with a gift card to a coffee shop for the coffee lover in your life.

2. The Beauty Lover — Pair a specialty soap, nail polish, cute hair ties, a headband and lipstick together in a gift basket for your beauty lover.

3. The Person Who Has Everything — A mobile phone charger, cute ball cap, and a candle is perfect for the person who has everything.

4. The Nature Lover — Head on over to your local nursery and pick up a succulent or air plant.

Add a cute painted pot and you have the perfect gift for a plant lover.

5. The Homebody — With a candle, fuzzy socks, cute journal and delicious tea, you cannot go wrong!

6. The Book Lover — A gift card to a favorite book store, a few fancy bookmarks, a notebook with a quote about reading on it, and a pair of fuzzy socks is a book lover’s delight.

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NEVER GO OUT OF STYLE

Cold Weather Makeup Looks Searching for new makeup ideas for this holiday season? Look no further! Budding local makeup artist Kaki Kirk, a sophomore at Leon High School who has accumulated over 1.3K followers on Instagram for her makeup expertise, has you covered! Check out these simple, beautiful looks to try this season.

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Fall Eyes: Orange and red tone eyeshadows. “Using those colors in the crease of your eye will already make you think of fall right away. And on the lid a nice shimmery gold or champagne,” Kaki says.

Eyes: A light smoky eye. “Once again, using browns in the crease and a bright silver shimmer on the lid and adding winged eyeliner is perfect for winter time,” Kaki recommends.”

Lips: Ginger and brown colored lipstick. Kaki says that, “These colors will for sure make you think of fall time.”

Lips: Red lipstick. “Red represents Christmas and winter perfectly. Red with those silver/ brown/black eyes are the perfect combo for winter season,” says Kaki.

Nails: “In the fall I recommend black or a nice coral nail. Doing orange on the nails can look tacky and almost too much.”

Nails: “I always have my nails painted.

When it comes to Christmas and winter time. I love doing red or gold sparkle nails,” Kaki says. “Sometimes I even put those two together and do red on all fingers except the ring finger, it having some gold sparkly nail polish.”

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GET YOUR BODY MOVING

Escape to the Great Outdoors Exercises to Try Outside

By Rachel Corry

As the weather cools and winter sets in, exercising outdoors is the rewarding, engaging, and relaxing way to go. Not only does it include more dynamic activities and prettier views, it also boosts your energy and positivity levels. Check out these activities for a fun, stimulating, and satisfying workout.

Biking — Take a ride around the trails at Miccosukee Greenway, which offers a wide variety of distances and difficulty levels of trails.

Beach/Sand Volleyball — The sand volleyball courts at Tom Brown Park are a great spot for this outdoor sport.

Yoga — Check out peaceful, quiet parks here in Tallahassee for workouts ranging from hot yoga, open flow, yin and yang, core flow, meditation and more.

Disc Golf — Tom Brown Park also has a disc golf course open to visitors. Get an arm workout while having fun.

Kayaking — Lake Hall at Maclay Gardens and Lake Talquin feature beautiful scenery and extensive space to get a rowing workout.

Swim — Visit Wakulla Springs for a swimming trip in crystal clear, refreshing water. Boat tours and kayaking are also available.

Jogging/Trail Running — J.R. Alford Greenway is the ultimate spot for runners and includes countless unique paths to run.

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GETTING DOWN TO BUSINESS

The Animal Lover: Bri Weathers

By Cristi McKee

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f there is anything that Deerlake Middle school seventh grader Brianne Weathers loves more than birds and cats, it’s dogs. Owner of Bri’s Surprizies, a small business specializing in selling homemade bath bombs that come with special treats inside, Bri began her small business in 2016. “I always knew that I wanted to start my own business, I just wasn’t sure how to start one. My mom helped me get started and continues to help me,” she says.

A busy student, majorette, and Beta Club member, Bri’s schedule is often full, but she always makes time to do what she loves —help out local animal rescue, Big Dog Rescue. “Three of my doggie family members came from Tallahassee Big Dog Rescue,” Bri explains. For every bath bomb sold, a portion of that money is donated to Big Dog Rescue. Her products are currently being carried at the local businesses Paws, Shine Boutique, Fat Cat Café and Good Finds. “I knew that if I had a business, I would want to give back to the community. Why not give back to an organization that gave me such great family members?” Bri says.

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Bri loves the scientific aspect of creating these specialty bath bombs.

“The chemistry of making bath bombs is really cool! The measurements must be exact. It is so satisfying when the bath bomb dries and Facebook.com/BrisSurpriziez

you have this perfect bath bomb,” Bri says. Her favorite bath bomb to make is called “Oh My Goodness, Becky, Look at Her Bath Bomb.” Made with many different essential oils such as lavender, orange and peppermint, these take longer to make than all the other bath bombs, but Bri says they are a customer favorite.

“I knew that if I had a business, I would want to give back to the community.”

Inspired by her parents to have this business, Bri says, “My mother always reminds me that no one wakes up in the morning to be average. If you want something, you have to go out there and get it and not be upset if you get a lot of “no’s.” For every 100 “no’s,” there will be 1 “yes.”

When she is older, Bri hopes to pursue a career in either meteorology, law, or chemistry. As for the future of Bri’s Surprizies, Bri is reaching for the stars, “I would like to diversify Bri’s Surprizies and introduce a line of skin care products and makeup in the future. I would like to get my cosmetology license by my senior year of high school so I can help pay for all the college I will need to achieve all my dreams.”

The Baker: Mallory Morgan

By Abby Cloud

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or 17-year-old Mallory Morgan, baking cakes has always been a creative outlet for her hectic life. “I started making cakes for my family last July,” Mallory shares. After taking personal cake orders from her family, people began to contact her in search of her baking expertise, and that’s when her business, Mallory’s Cakes, took off.

Mallory is completely self-taught in her baking experience. “I look at pictures of cakes I like and figure out how to make them through trial and error,” the Leon High School senior explains.

“My grandmother loved baking and passed recipes down to me that I use for almost all of my cakes.”

Orders are placed for a variety of events, including weddings, holidays, anniversaries, fundraisers and graduation parties. “I have made cakes for just about everything,” Mallory comments.

Currently, Mallory is donating a cake to Vine and Dine, a silent auction for the Epilepsy Association for the Big Bend, where she is a youth board member.

Georgia Green, a baker from London, England, is inspiration for Mallory’s business. “She reminds me of myself and I love her whimsical style,” she says. In addition to Green, Magnolia Bakery is another source of inspiration for her because of how diverse their ingredients and menu items are.

When asked her favorite cake to create, Mallory responded with her chocolate mousse mirror cake. “It is by far my favorite cake to eat and make. The mirror cake has a shiny glaze and the rich mousse is delicious!”

While Mallory is currently considering going into medicine, baking will always remain near to her heart. “Baking cakes is something I will always have a passion for, and I will continue to bake even if it’s just for my family and friends.”

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ON THE COVER

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Maddie Jordan’s

Ride of Perseverance

By Cristi McKee Photography by Lydia Bell of elleBelle Photography

What was supposed to be a fun-filled night of laughing and trick-or-treating with friends took a turn for the worse for 13-year-old awardwinning equestrian Maddie Jordan.

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n Halloween night of 2015, Maddie Jordan, then 11 years old, along with a group of trick-or-treaters and their parents, were out collecting candy from neighbors. Preparing to cross the street in her costume as New England Patriots coach Bill Bellichick, Maddie was hit by a speeding pickup truck. Her mother saw the truck’s headlights approaching and yelled for it to stop, but the truck continued down the street. Maddie remembers her candy flying from her grip, and the next thing she knew, she was lying in the street. Receiving a broken femur along with blunt trauma to the head, Maddie was hospitalized at Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare (TMH) for two weeks. Throughout the ultrasounds, morphine injections and painful healing, Maddie did not worry about whether or not she would be ever able to ride her horses again. She planned to—no matter what. “There was just no doubt about it,” Maddie said.

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ON THE COVER During her recovery in the hospital, Maddie received a special phone call from Bill Belichick. She will always remember the perfectly-timed conversation with one of her heroes. Reflecting on the phone call, Maddie said, “I was in disbelief. Throughout the call I couldn’t stop smiling.” The typically serious NFL coach told Maddie that it must be difficult being an avid Patriots supporter down in Florida. Her surgeon was, in fact, a Jet’s fan. After six months of intense physical therapy at TMH Rehabilitation Center with physical therapist Chris Stavres, Maddie got the go-ahead from her doctor in March of 2016 to ride again.

“I love being around and riding the horses because I feel like we are a team.”

An eighth grader at Holy Comforter Episcopal School, Maddie met her horse, Shamrock, also known as Louie, in July of 2016. Their first show together was in Pensacola, Florida.“We were at a horse show in Pensacola and the owner asked if I would show him in the Children’s Pony division,” Maddie explained, “The minute I sat on him, I knew he was special. We ended up buying him, which was not a part of the plan because I had another surgery coming up. In December of 2016, after my surgery, we competed in the Medium Green Pony Hunter Division.” They won the competition and qualified for United States Equestrian Federation Medium Green Pony Finals. For the remainder of the year, Maddie and Shamrock took home the titles Champion or Reserve Champion at every single show they competed at.

Maddie being presented her awards at the USEF Pony Finals earlier this year.

Photography by Barre Dukes (Phelps Media Group)

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“I love getting to spend time with my horses. They are like family.”

Recently, Maddie won the United States Equestrian Federation Medium Green Pony Finals in Lexington, Kentucky. “It felt like a dream,” commented Maddie, “The whole week I was hoping to just get a ribbon. My favorite part was cantering around the Walnut ring for the victory gallop—it made it more surreal! Another great experience I had was when I got home from Kentucky. So many of my family’s friends from the local community and horse community were extremely excited. I felt like I had all of Tallahassee rooting for me.”

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ON THE COVER At the moment, Maddie rides Tribecca, affectionately nicknamed “Bacon.” She and Bacon most recently competed at the Hunter Derby against top professionals, where they achieved 11th place. Her favorite part of competing? “I love getting to spend time with my horses,” she said, “They are like family.”

A teen of many talents, Maddie also likes to enter one of dogs, Elvis, in competitions. Her favorite part is having him jump hurdles. She is also the local President of the Junior Board for South Wind Dressage and Eventing Association (SWDEA). When she’s not working with animals, she’s either doing homework or watching Netflix, but she likes riding the best. “I love being around and riding the horses because I feel like we are a team. I’m, of course, the Team Captain, but we share a connection with each other,” Maddie said.

An accident like the one Maddie faced usually keeps people from doing what they love for a while, or even ever again. But not Maddie Jordan—she perseveres.

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Ten Things We Should Do More Often

INSPIRE

By Cristi McKee

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ife gets routine sometimes.

We wake up, go to school, do extraccurricular activities, do chores, eat, sleep and repeat. We forget to change up our daily lives or step out of our shell.

There are so many things that we should do more often, and here are ten of them.

1. Go outside and relax.

2. Read a book.

3. Ask someone how their day was and really listen.

4. Get off of social media (at least for one day).

5. Compliment a random person.

6. Surprise your mom or dad with a small gift.

7. Thank someone that you appreciate.

8. Try out a new sport.

9. Donate clothing or books you don’t need.

10. Volunteer somewhere.

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ON FOCUS

The Fitness Guru Raegan Mahler

By Cristi McKee Photography Madyson Mahler

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unning, jumping, cardio and dancing are just a few of the arduous activities fitness guru Raegan Mahler participates in. A dual enroll student at Tallahassee Community College, 17-year-old Raegan began dancing at the age of 5 and continued for 10 years, beginning to work out with her sisters at age 10. Nowadays, she is a member of the Chiles High School cross country team, works at Just Get Fit, and is the owner of an inspirational fitness page on Instagram.

Many agree that staying healthy and fit is challenging, but Raegan sees beyond the challenges and looks toward the future. “One of my favorite things about fitness is that while

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there are a lot of challenges, they aren’t impossible. If you work hard, you see results and benefit from the time and effort you put into it.” Maintaining a healthy lifestyle does not only keep Raegan active, but also gives her a sense pride.

“I love the benefits of exercise that I see in various aspects of my life. Exercise gives me a sense of accomplishment, helps relieve stress, and increases my energy. “ Keeping to a set way of life is difficult, but the high school senior sets herself goals in order to stick to it. “Having set goals and seeing my progress towards them is a big motivator for me. I think it is very interesting how our bodies were made and how efficient and resilient they are

if we take care of them and fuel them right.” As a result of eating healthy and staying active, Raegan notices that the way she feels and performs gets altered when she strays from her typical exercise and eating regimen.

and exercises affect you, so try not to compare yourself too much with others around you (something much easier said than done).”

By Cristi McKee

What is Raegan’s advice for starting a healthy and active way of living? “First, set a goal and then make a plan full of small steps and changes. You don’t have to know everything about exercising; just find movements you like to do, start where you are, and learn as you go. Be patient with yourself and the process. Health and fitness is largely about getting to know your body and learning how certain foods

Raegan is currently working toward becoming a certified personal trainer. She expects to achieve this certification by next summer, but for right now, she hopes to motivate others to start and continue to live a healthy lifestyle through her Instagram page and her actions.

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COMMUNITY

Hearts for Volunteering

By Cristi McKee

Spending time together as volunteers makes these sisters shine in the community.

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hat started as a volunteering project for the community turned into a passion for sisters Emma and Lauren Bonney. As seniors and freshman, respectively, they have busy schedules full of homework, dance rehearsals, volunteer work and extracurriculars, but they always find time to do what they love: dancing and volunteering!

Lauren and Emma, 17 and 15, are both members of Artistry Dance Alliance, but every Friday evening, they can be found volunteering at Sharon Davis’ School of Dance to help out at their special needs class. Emma has been volunteering at Sharon Davis’ School of Dance for 4 years, while Lauren has been volunteering there for 2 years.

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Lauren, a member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Timberwolves United, and National Cancer Society, and Emma, a member of the National Honor Society and Chiles Anchor Club, have always loved volunteering their time to serve the community.

“My favorite part is seeing the students grow and get better [at dance], but most importantly, seeing them smiling and having fun,” Emma says, reflecting on her experiences every Friday evening. Lauren’s favorite part of volunteering at the dance studio is, “Just being friends with the girls, talking about boy bands, and learning to overcome different challenges every week,” she says.

Emma and Lauren have both been trained in ballet, jazz, contemporary,

lyrical and hip hop, Lauren for 8 years and Emma for 7. While Lauren’s favorite type of dance is jazz, Emma’s favorites are ballet and lyrical. They get to use their jazz, lyrical and ballet expertise at Sharon Davis’ School of Dance, and love to teach and help the girls in the class learn new moves and techniques.

While Emma and Lauren have not crystallized what they want to pursue in the future, Emma knows she wants to pursue something dance related, and Lauren hopes to be either a forensic scientist or interior designer.

No matter what they decide to pursue in the future, they hope to keep volunteering and helping the community—together.

Lily Sweet King’s

By Abby Cloud

Lily Sweet King, 17, was seeking the perfect idea to complete her Girl Scout Gold Award project when she stumbled upon a city-wide event known as The Longest Table, hosted by Tallahassee’s mayor. It was in that moment the Leon High School senior realized she wanted to establish a similar get-together for the graduating class of 2018. Through support, donations and encouragement, Lily Sweet created The Longest Table Class of 2018, using the event as an opportunity to allow Leon County’s high school seniors to connect with one another. Tallahassee Teen was able interview her about The Longest Table Class of 2018.

What is The Longest Table Class of 2018? The Longest Table Class of 2018 is an opportunity for all high school seniors from Leon County Schools to come together to share dinner and conversation. The goal is to build community and break down barriers, making solving our problems easier. As the first graduating class to be born in the new millennium, the future of Tallahassee and Leon County is in our hands.

What did you do to prepare for this event? I had to e-mail and contact numerous people, including the Mayor’s office and the Girl Scout’s office, to make this event possible. For catering, I reached out to restaurants like Sonny’s and Lucy and Leo’s. The Southwood Community Center Park was kind enough to donate the space.

Lily Sweet and Superintendent Rocky Hanna and Leon Country Administrator Vince Long.

Is there anyone you would like to thank for being a part of this event? I would like to acknowledge all the people who donated their time and abilities, including The City of Tallahassee, Superintendent Rocky Hanna, County Administrator Vince Long, Mr. Doug Wright at Copy Right Copies, Mr. Jamie Van Pelt, Sonny’s, and Lucy and Leo’s. I extend big thanks to Mr. Martin Brown, who recruited her friends to help. Lastly, I’d like to express gratitude to everyone who attended, and especially my mom, Heidi King, who stood by me through all of it and gave me nothing but support and assistance.

How many people attended? Were there any notable guests? 110 Leon County students attended.

Leon County Administrator Vince Long and Superintendent Rocky Hanna spoke at the event and did an awesome job.

What was your favorite part of The Longest Table Class of 2018? Every part of it turned out amazing!

I loved it all, but my favorite part was seeing students arrive as strangers and leave as friends. I loved meeting new people and catching up with friends I haven’t seen in a while. Plus, I was able to introduce people to each other so they could meet more of their peers.

Attendees of The Longest Table Class of 2018.

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COMMUNITY

The Historians: Creed King & Kate Powell

By Cristi McKee

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hen then rising juniors Creed King and Kate Powell arrived at the National History Day contest at the University of Maryland, they had no idea that they would return home to Tallahassee as the national winners of the National History Day contest.

On June 16, 2017, the two Leon students won first place in the Senior group Exhibit category with their history project “Are You Going to Help Me Save the World? From Nuremberg to Now: Benjamin Ferencz’s Lifelong Stand for LAW. NOT WAR.” “It was a rush of excitement knowing all our hard work finally paid off,” Creed said.

“I was caught completely off guard. It was the craziest feeling the the world,” said Kate. Creed and Kate won against half a million students coming from all over the country. Their inspiration for the topic was found after hearing an interview with Benjamin Ferencz on National Public Radio (NPR).

Creed and Kate, who have been history fair partners since the 6th grade, created their project, “Law Not War: Benjamin Ferencz’s Lifelong Stand for Peace Through Justice.” and won first place 22 • tallahassee teen • fall/winter2017

in the senior group exhibit category at the Florida History Day event held at Tallahassee Community College in May of this year, therefore qualifying for the national contest.

Creed’s favorite part of completing this project was having the chance to personally interview Benjamin Ferencz, the last living prosecutor from the Nuremberg Trials and Nobel Peace Prize nominee. “Interviewing Mr. Ferencz was nerve-wracking but

extremely interesting, and made a great source for our project,” reflected Creed. The most memorable part of competing in the National History Day contest was, for Kate, when they presented their project at the Smithsonian Museum of American History, saying,. “Creed and I designed and purchased a bunch of rubber bracelets that had the words “Law. Not War.” and had been handing them out all day. Near the end of the day, we had a young man come up to us and ask us for one and proceeded to tell us that he was a law student at the University of Virginia and that he loved what we were doing and working toward.”

When Kate and Creed arrived back to Tallahassee, they were honored by the National Endowment for the Humanities Scholars. “Being honored by the NEHS was truly amazing,” Creed said. To Kate, the whole experience “Wasn’t just a project. We were continuing the message of peace.”

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COMMUNITY

EXPLORING TALLAHASSEE Check out this calendar of events for places to go and people to see.

Northtown Getdown

Every Friday before a home FSU football game Bannerman Crossings What better to support the Florida State Seminoles than coming out to Bannerman Crossings and sharing your spirit alongside other fans? At the new Northdown Getdowns, grab your friends and family so you can experience local shopping, delicious restaurants, and live music from 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. To find out what local artists will be performing, keep your eye on the Bannerman Crossings Facebook page.

Tallahassee Ballet’s “The Nutcracker”

December 16-17, 2017 7:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m.

Ruby Diamond Auditorium Treat yourself to the classic Christmas ballet, “The Nutcracker”!

Featuring an orchestra, original costumes and special guests, don’t miss the Tallahassee Ballet’s yearly Christmas special. Tickets range from $25-$58. Visit tallahasseeballet.org for more information.

Tallahassee Marathon & Half Marathon

December 2 -3, 2017, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Tallahassee Automobile Museum Tallahassee Comic Con will hold its first event on December 2-3. There will be plenty of special guests at the convention, and tickets are $20 for students. For more information, visit tallahasseecomiccon.org.

February 4, 2018 Downtown Tallahassee The Gulf Winds Track Club prepares to host its 44th Annual Tallahassee Marathon and Half Marathon this February. This local race is dedicated to improving the sport of running, whether it’s for competition or leisure, and takes you on a run through the heart of Downtown Tallahassee. For more information regarding registering or the course, visit tallahasseemarathon.com.

Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra’s “Holiday Magic”

The Young Actor’s Theater’s “The Miracle Worker”

Tallahassee Comic Con

December 9, 2017, 2:30 p.m.

Ruby Diamond Auditorium Featuring the Choirs of St. John’s Episcopal, First Presbyterian, Trinity United Methodist, and Fellowship Presbyterian Churches, Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra’s Holiday Concert is a great musical celebration to go to. For more information, visit tallahasseesymphony.org.

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February 23 – March 4, 2018 Young Actors Theatre The Miracle Worker is a moving narrative about Annie Sullivan and her blind and mute student, Helen Keller.

To get more information on show dates, times, and ticket prices, visit youngactorstheatre.com.

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A Day in the Deathof

Joe Egg

Based on the book by Dr. Seuss November 16 - 19, 2017 in the Fallon Theatre

By Peter Nichols October 6 - 15, 2017 in the Lab Theatre

Book by Jo Swerling and Abe Burrows Music and Lyrics by Frank Loesser October 20 - 29, 2017 in the Fallon Theatre

Rosencrantz and

A NEW MUSICAL COMEDY

Book by Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice Music and Lyrics by Andrew Lippa February 16 - March 4, 2018 in the Fallon Theatre

Tartuffe

Guildenstern Are Dead

by Moliére Translated by Richard Wilbur March 30 - April 8, 2018 in the Lab Theatre

By Tom Stoppard November 3 - 12, 2017 in the Lab Theatre

Photo courtesy of Cristi McKee.

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AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 PLATES

Everything Chocolate Three Desserts to Make and Bake

These fall and winter-inspired desserts are easy to make and full of chocolatey goodness.

By Aimee Marcos, Jolee Keplinger

Chocolate Chip Mug Cake Ingredients: 3 tbs flour 2 tbs sugar 2 tbs cocoa powder ½ tsp baking powder 3 tbs milk 3 tbs butter ¼ tsp vanilla extract 3 tbs chocolate chips Dash of salt Directions: Mix the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt in a mug with a fork. Add the milk, butter, and vanilla and mix in chocolate chips, and mix until well combined. Microwave for 90 seconds and be sure not to overcook.

Remove from microwave and let sit for at least a minute before eating.

Vanilla Mocha Hot Chocolate Ingredients: 1 cup milk 1/4 tsp pure vanilla extract 2 1/2 tsp Swiss cocoa 2 tbs granulated sugar Dash of salt 2 tsp instant coffee or decaf Marshmallows, optional Directions: In a cup, heat the milk in a microwave for 2 minutes. In a separate cup, mix the vanilla extract, cocoa, sugar, salt, and coffee. Gradually add hot milk to cocoa mix and stir well. Add marshmallows if desired.

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Pumpkin Pie Chocolatey Smoothie Ingredients: ¼ cup pumpkin puree ¼ cup almond milk ¼ walnut pieces 1 frozen ripe banana 1 tsp cocoa powder ¼ cup brownie pieces ½ tsp pumpkin spice ½ tsp cinnamon Optional step: Add additional sweetener such as maple syrup or honey Directions: Place all ingredients into blender and blend until smooth.

Add additional almond milk if too thick. Taste, and add additional sweetener if desired. For aesthetic appeal, top with chocolate pieces and cinnamon.

Photo by Jolee Keplinger.

If you have an original recipe you would like to share, send your recipe and a high resolution picture (300 dpi) to cristi@talwoman.com.

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Last Words

A few quotes to leave you inspired long after the last page.

“Whatever makes you feel the sun from the inside out...Chase that.”

—Gemma Troy

“So please ask yourself: What would I do if I weren’t afraid? And then go do it.”

—Cheryl Sandberg

“You want love? Be love. You want light?

Be light.”

—Unknown

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