INSIDE: COLLEGE DIREC T ORY • ZAC EFRON • POP QUIZ • IN THE STARS
WIN PRIZES! See Page 8
om r P r o f e m Ti Prom on a budget Perfect Prom Planner
Charting a Course The life of a veterinarian
One pimple is one too many.
So get clear skin, fast. Gentle exfoliation open pores, evicts, evicts acne-causing bacteria. Medicated ingredients rush in to accelerate treatment.
School is hard, clear skin easy. Use Clinique’s Acne SolutionsTM Clear Skin System of cleanse, exfoliate, moisturize twice a day, every day. clinique.com
contents 5 6 7
8
10 11 12 1 3
14
19 20 2 2
26
28 30 31 3 8
regulars 6
EDITOR’S NOTE Candice strolls down
7
HE SAID, SHE SAID What to do
8
10 14
39
features 38
OFF THE BEATEN PATH Discover “Natures Spa of the South Pacific” in Rotorua, New Zealand.
12
CHART A COURSE Dr. Erik Morne
when your boyfriend damages your parents car.
39
GET INVOLVED! The B+ Foundation
20
FLAVOR OF THE SE A SON Carry
40
DR. JULIE The dangers of alcohol and why you should be saying no.
GIRL NEX T DOOR The secret’s out. “Bad Girl” Francia Raisa opens up about her hit show and hew own secret life.
42
REEL REVIEWS Shop around before checking out Paul Blart: Mall Cop.
24
TEEN TREND’S COLLEGE DIRECTORY Find the right college for
46
WRAP IT UP Where to find the fash-
47
IN THE STARS See what’s in store for
memory lane to the time of her prom.
your friendship on your shoulder with a new purse. Get some iLuv from a portable speaker.
earns good grades all around.
talks to the animals and tells you how you can become a veterinarian.
you.
WEBCRAWLER Share your Prom night with the world in an instant.
POP QUIZ What is your ideal senior song? Let your personality be your guide.
18
BOOK WORM Brush up on your love poems with Gary Soto’s Partly Cloudy.
19
JACKIE’S JOURNAL Time to play the
26
COLLEGE 101 How to get the most
34
ONCE UPON A TIME Bracing for
ions and enter the contests in this issue. Also find the Spring Graffiti and Directory of Services.
30
PROM ON A BUDGET How to make a
32
TOP FIVE WAYS TO GET TO PROM
36
PERFEC T PROM PLANNER No matter what you think of it, Senior Prom is an event made of memories that will last for years to come.
41
IT’S BACK TO HIGH SCHOOL FOR HIGH SCHOOL MUSIC AL S TAR
spring with horoscopes by Psychic Azure.
waiting game with college applications.
out of your class schedule.
Prom when your braces are still on.
night to remember without breaking the bank.
How to make it a night to remember without breaking the bank.
Interview with Zac Efron.
editor’s NOTE
Sharing prom memories I’ll be honest. I have been wrestling for weeks with this issue’s editorial note. At first, I was going to talk about how Prom is an “Annual Teenage Rite of Passage,” but then I was afraid that I was going to sound like some sort of old bat, reminiscing about the past. After all, I’m only 32. My prom was 15 years ago, but I remember it like it was yesterday. (Jeez, I really do sound like I’m old!) Then I was going to write about all of the different temptations of Prom but was worried that I was going to sound like some old nun’s lecture. I really think that incidents with Prom are few and far-between, but get a lot of press because it is Prom and someone needs to be an example of what could happen. Read Dr. Julie’s article about alcohol in this issue, and I think that is warning enough. Be smart, be safe and still have fun. Believe me, it’s possible. There is always the question of what to do after prom. Teens usually want to stay out all night, partying. I actually didn’t. I shared a limo with two friends and their dates, went to prom, then went to an awful comedy club afterwards. My date flew to NY from Wisconsin, as he was a very close friend of mine. We had a blast! Prom was on a Friday night. On Saturday, we went to the beach and then to a Mets game at Shea Stadium. On Sunday, we headed into New York City to see Les Miserables and had dinner at the Hard Rock. Believe it or not, no sex or alcohol was involved, and we still had an amazing time. To tell you the truth, it is the best memory of my high school career. Throughout this issue, you’ll find our Perfect Prom Planner, how to have a Prom on a Budget, the Top Five Ways to Get to Prom and more. Take the suggestions, follow the advice, look at the pretty pictures… Just adapt everything to your sense of style and sense of self, and you’ll be all set for your own Prom. That is the most important message that I want to get you in this year’s Prom Editorial Note— Have fun. Be with your friends. Don’t put yourself under any pressure or stress to spend money, drink, have sex or what-have-you. Just be yourself and enjoy. Love,
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Candice Cain Candice@teentrendmagazine.com PUBLISHER David Jones davejones@teentrendmagazine.com CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER Don Wolak donwolak@teentrendmagazine.com DIRECTOR OF CIRCULATION David Aultman daveaultman@teentrendmagazine.com REVIEWS Teen Tech . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Craig Lawrence Bookworm. . . . . . . . . . . . Matthew Johnson Flavor of the Season . . . . . . Sasha Marie Reel Review . . . . . . . . . . . . Kaysee Mitchell CELEBRITY CORRESPONDENT Cali Ross ILLUSTRATOR Brian Gauler CONTRIBUTORS Billy Bradford, Bryan Carey, Julienne Cook, Karen H. Gros, Juliette Harris, Lori Leidig, Howard Miller, Mechelle Martz-Mayfield, PHOTOGRAPHY Billy Bradford, Karen Cho, Deborah Mantell LAYOUT & DESIGN Melissa Witchey, Chris Colleluori ON THE COVER The Girl Next Door: Francia Raisa
Two days after the prom and headed into NYC. Boy, I felt so adult. Teen Trend (ISSN 1931-4507) is published four times a year in February, May, July, and October by ASM Publishing with editorial and advertising offices located at 3495 Winton Place, Rochester, NY 14623. Telephone (585)292-0030. Printed in the United States of America. All rights reserved. Copyright 2009, ASM Publishing. Subscriptions: Rates for the United States and its possessions follow: one year $12.97; two years $22.25. Canadian subscriptions are: one year $17.97. U.S. funds. Single copies U.S. $2.95, $3.49 foreign. Advertising: Teen Trend does not necessarily imply endorsement. Queries, questions, and requests for media kits should be directed to the Chief Marketing Officer, Don Wolak, 3495 Winton Place, Rochester, NY 14623. Telephone (585)2920030. Manuscripts: Teen Trend assumes no responsibility for unsolicited manuscripts, photographs or artwork. Submission of manuscripts and photographs, either unsolicited or assigned, is a statement that the author or photographer owns the copyright or that all copyright permissions to such material have been secured. The publisher is held harmless if such rights and/or permissions have not been secured. POSTMASTER: Send address changes and inquiries to: Teen Trend, c/o ASM Publishing, 3495 Winton Place, Rochester, NY 14623. 6
teenTRENDMAGAZINE.COM
SPRING 2009
he said SHE SAID
HE SAID
I let my boyfriend drive my dad’s car while I was with him, and he hit a pole by accident. There was a little damage, but my boyfriend begged me not to tell my dad it was him. So, I told him that I did it. Now I can’t drive the car until I earn $600 to give to my father for the bill. My boyfriend won’t help me pay for it. I really want to tell my dad the truth, but I’m afraid I’ll get in trouble. Help! — Fender Bender in Yuma, AZ
Dear Fender Bender, I don’t think it’s a matter of getting into trouble at this point; you are already there. Now, it’s what’s called “damage control.” First, dump your boyfriend; then tell your father everything, including the fact that you have dumped your boyfriend. I’m not saying it was all his fault; it’s not. You should never have allowed anyone to drive your father’s car without your father’s permission. Among other reasons, if he had damaged other property, or harmed a person, it is entirely possible that your insurance would be void. Now, after allowing (begging?) you to take all the blame, he won’t help you? As I said, “dump him.” If you do not come clean with your father, the best that will happen is that he will question your driving skills; the worst that could happen is that he will find out, anyway and be even angrier. Tell him. Tell him you are sorry. Then tell him why you understand that you should never have done it—and, of course, that you won’t do it, again.
SPRING 2009
SHE SAID
Spill. Now. First off, Anyone that will let you get in trouble to cover their own behind is not your friend, let alone boyfriend. Caring for someone means wanting to do what is best for them. It means putting yourself ahead of the other person. This is what you did; but he did not. This act speaks volumes as to who cares about who in this relationship... and who has more character in general. To top it off, he refuses to even take enough responsibility to pay for what he did. Stop covering for him. He isn’t worth it. Yes, you may get in a little bit of further trouble for having lied to your Dad about it. Explain to him why, and that you realize now that it was a big mistake. Take responsibility for your actions. That in itself will go a long way towards making your father trust you again sooner. He may be mad as hell to begin with, but inside he will probably be beaming with pride that you had the guts to come clean. And dump that boyfriend as fast as humanly possibly. His actions in all of this have spoken very loudly.
teenTRENDMAGAZINE.COM
7
flavor OF THE SE A SON iLuv Mini Portable Stereo Speaker product offers rich, amazing sound while at the same time taking up so little room. At only 6 inches long and 3 inches wide, portability is a breeze — it even comes with its own carrying case! This stylish mini music maker can travel with ease anywhere you want to go.
LIKE THESE? YOU’LL LOVE THEM WHEN THEY ARE FREE! ENTER TO WIN SOME OF THESE PRODUCTS. SEE PAGE 46 FOR DETAILS.
Cygnett Groove Atomics are a must-have for anyone on the go. In addition to a sleek appearance, these earbuds provide unbelievably clear sound quality. The cushioned earbuds offer comfort for hours and endless enjoyment. Since they are available in a variety of colors, they will fit anyone’s style.
Smooth Talker 2-in-1 Callus Reducer by Ms. Pedicure No one likes nasty feet. Thank goodness for the Smooth Talker 2-in-1 Callus Reducer by Ms. Pedicure. This handy dandy pedicure tool makes it simple for anyone to get smooth feet right after their shower. Just rub the coarse side to get rid of rough, scaly skin and follow with the fine side to reveal soft, smooth skin. You’ll be ready to go barefoot in public in no time at all.
My DoItAll for Nintendo DS Friendship Bag Looking for a fun and cute way to show off who your best friend is? Rather than half of a charm necklace, get a Friendship Bag instead! This cute purse is actually two purses in one, attached by a zipper. Unzip it, give one bag to your bestie and keep one for yourself. Cute, stylish and fun!
8
teenTRENDMAGAZINE.COM
SPRING 2009
If you are quick to get bored with a videogame, check out My DoItAll, for Nintendo DS. This game, well, does it all. From a bunch of mini-games to staying in touch with friends, reference tools for school or recording your voice, it appears as though there isn’t anything you can’t do with this game. My DoItAll has something for everyone.
review WEBCRAWLER
features helpful for Prom BY ELISE MEYERS
T
here has been a lot of buzz in the media lately about social networking sites on the internet. For the first time in history, people are able to reach out and connect to old friends, long lost relatives and like-minded strangers from the comfort of their own homes. Never before have people had such unrestricted access to each other’s lives. Sites, such as Facebook (www.facebook.com), make distances meaningless. It is just as easy to maintain a friendship with someone around the world as it is with someone down the street. While there are a lot of dangers associated with social networking sites, they also offer new and exciting opportunities for promotion and community. Most high school juniors and seniors are already familiar with Facebook. They use it to create personal profiles that include photos and information about themselves. They broadcast their “status” to their friends by updating it weekly, if not daily. They post digital photo albums and short videos. They join social, religious, and political groups. They spread the word about charitable causes. They send and reply to invitations for events happening in the real world. Although the majority of teens already know the ins and out of Facebook and its features, they may not have given any thought about how Facebook can be used as a resource during Prom season. Although Facebook is not specifically a Prom-related website, its various applications and utilities can be used to plan, publicize, and enhance the traditional Prom experience. The first stop for any clever teen should be the “Groups” link in the “Applications” box on the “Home” page. From here, any school’s Prom committee can create their own, private or public, group page where they can share ideas, information, photos, and even video while they plan for their Prom. One of the most important jobs of any Prom committee is choosing a venue. What if every member of the committee cannot visit all potential venues? One member with a photo or video camera can easily post pictures of the venue for all to see and vote on. Group members can post on-line discussion topics and debate Prom-related subjects such as theme and decorations. Once the final decisions have been made and the Prom date has been set, the “Events” application is perfect for inviting the entire class to the party. Also located in the “Applications” box on the “Home” page, the “Events” link is just a cursor’s width away from the “Groups” link. From the “Events” page, teens can review any events for which they received an invitation. By choos10
teenTRENDMAGAZINE.COM
SPRING 2009
A fast and easy way to share prom night photos is to create an album on Facebook.
ing the “Create an Event” tab, they can also put together an invitation to their own events. This is done simply in three steps by following the instructions and filling out the pre-set form. The form has certain required fields, including “Event Type” and a named “Host.” In step one, the event creator is asked to name their event, as well as give a time and location for the event. Although the second step is called “Customization,” there is, in fact, very little opportunity for creativity in the creation of the event invitations. Step two allows the event creator to add a non-copyrighted photo to the invitation, as well as choose the level of security they want attached to the invitation. Step three pertains exclusively to the guest list. The event creator can only invite Facebook members who have been identified as “friends.” Since most Prom publicity is done at school, the “Event” feature might be more appropriate as a way to publicize a pre- or post-Prom party, which in some parts of the country has eclipsed the Prom itself in social importance. Since the advent of the affordable, personal camera, no Prom has been without a large pool of amateur photographers intent on capturing their big night as thoroughly as possible. Today’s teens are never without a whole range of devices capable of taking pictures and videos. This year’s Prom nights promise to be more photographed than any Proms of the past. The only thing the teen photographer likes more than taking an extreme amount of pictures is sharing them with friends. There are several modern methods of photo sharing, including using e-mail or text
messaging to individually send each picture to each friend and printing or burning photos to a CD and distributing them by hand or “snail mail.” A much faster way to spread Prom night photos and video is to post them in an “album” on Facebook. The “Albums” link is available on the “Profile” page under the “Photos” tab. By clicking “Create an Album,” the user can name their album and also provide a location for and description of the photos in the album. They can also set the privacy setting on the album by choosing who can and cannot view the album. Once the album has been named and a short description has been added, the user simply starts to upload pictures from their computer onto the site. They can then arrange them and add individual descriptions. By “tagging” people in the photographs, they allow others to search for pictures of themselves. There is also a special tab for uploading pictures from a mobile device such as a phone or PDA. Facebook and other similar sites can be an incredible resource for teens attending Prom this spring. They can communicate and share information and ideas in new and exciting ways. Still, it is important to remember that social networking sites do not replace real world social interactions. As with any website, users, and especially teens, should be careful not to communicate with anyone they do not know in real life. All event notifications and picture postings should be done with the highest level of security possible to ensure a safe and fun Facebook experience.
12
teenTRENDMAGAZINE.COM
SPRING 2009
chart A COURSE BY LORI LEIDIG
I
f you have an undying love of animals, then going into the Veterinarian profession might be just the ticket for you. Being a Vet is both rewarding and challenging. It maybe even more competitive school-wise than becoming a human doctor, and the demand is higher throughout the world. Whether you decide to go into private practice, be a researcher, or help countries like Thailand who are screaming for Veterinarians, you will always have option with this career path. Teen Trend spoke with two folks in the field to find out more about this noble profession. Dr. Erik Mörne has a private practice dealing with mostly dogs and cats, but he will see any animal brought to him. Talktothevet.com is a website run by veterinarians to answer questions. T TM: Whe n did you r ealiz e you want ed t o w or k w ith animals? Dr. Mör ne: When I was about 7 years old Talkt othe vet: When I was young my mother loved German Shepherds and had 4 of them. I loved their intelligence and loyalty and when they got sick I took care of them and found I enjoyed helping them. T TM: How har d was it t o g et int o Veter inar y Sc ho ol? Dr. Mör ne: It required good grades, but I wanted it so much... so the work did not feel like too much of a burden. Talkt othe vet: Let me say that it is statistically harder to get into a veterinary medicine college than it is to get into a human medical college because of the limited number of veterinary colleges (only 27 in the United States) compared to medical colleges. Therefore, your grades have to be very competitive. Now this doesn’t mean you have to be a straight “A” student. Veterinary colleges look at many factors in deciding who is a possible candidate including extra activities, experience in working with animals and more but a solid background in biology, science and math is usually desired. The good news is that the veterinary field has significantly diversified in the past decade so colleges also include individuals not from the “normal” status quo. T TM: What is the w orst thing ab ou t b eing a Veter inar ian? Dr. Mör ne: The hardest part is to see animals that have not been well kept. Fortunately that does not occur very often at my office. Talkt othe vet: The disadvantage is that even with medicines you can’t always help them and in some research, animals may have to used to test the effects of new drugs so that other animals and people do not have to suffer. T TM: What is the b est thing ab ou t it? Dr. Mör ne: The best part is that I continually get feedback from my work. I get to meet many animals and their owners. I also love being able to apply theory into actual practice. Talkt othe vet: The advantage of the field is that you are helping our animal friends live better lives, or if you are in the research field you are helping us find cures for people and animals. T TM: Do you have any a dv ic e f or our r ea ders w ho ar e c onsid er ing a car eer as a Veter inar ian? Dr. Mör ne: Do not wait until the last minute to research classes. You need to plan the best strategic study choices well in advance. Also, like I mentioned earlier, you will need the best grades possible to get into the specialized Veterinary school. Talkt othe vet: There is one aspect that is rarely covered in school and that is the business part of any career. Private clinical practice is especially stressful because of the investment in equipment, medicines and more, so a strong grasp of business concepts are helpful. Other fields rely on grants which is also stressful, so good communication skills are needed too. SPRING 2009
teenTRENDMAGAZINE.COM
13
pop QUIZ
What’s your ideal senior song? When it comes to senior year, Prom and memories, there are a whole lot of options. You have your own personality, but you want your senior song to reflect the ideals of your graduation class as well. Find out what your senior song really should be as you approach Prom night and Graduation. 1. When you started your senior year, you… a) Had lots of friends and met up with them immediately b) Agreed to meet with my small group of friends at lunch c) Were new to the school and didn’t know anybody d) Had a group of friends, but made a point to make new friends that year. e) Hid at the back of class and tried to avoid people 2. When it comes time to choose a date for homecoming or Prom, you … a) Stride up to my favorite hottie and demand that he/she go with me b) Don’t sweat it; I know someone will ask me c) Cross my fingers that my true love crush will ask me d) Go with my steady or a good friend e) Avoid large gatherings and decide not to go
3. Okay, your date’s all squared away. Now what are you going to wear? a) I’ll go for something sexy and form-fitting b) I’ve got my eye on a few elegant but comfortable pieces c) My mom and I are going to create my own special outfit d) I’d hate to show up and see ten people wearing the same thing as me, so I’ll scour the vintage shops until I find something funky and totally original e) Doesn’t matter as long as it’s black, but won’t be going anyway so it doesn’t matter. 3. When it comes to hair, you … a) Get a cutting-edge style at a hip salon b) I don’t do anything too drastic, but I make sure I look nice c) Get together some friends, some gel and a lot of glitter and go crazy! d) Have a trusted hairstylist copy the timeless look of a classic film star e) Dye it black and comb it straight 4. When it comes to everyday fashion, you… a) Wear all the latest styles and expensive clothes b) Find what looks good on me, but have a budget c) Like vests, shoulder pads, and leg warmers d) Wear wranglers and a duster e) Again, anything that is black (and possibly tight) 14
teenTRENDMAGAZINE.COM
SPRING 2009
pop QUIZ 8. It’s time to pose for photos, so you … a) Pose for several — some of just me, some with my date, and some with friends b) Gather all of my friends in a big group hug in front of the camera c) Pop my collar and go for the finger point d) Make sure my hat’s on e) Cover my face – I don’t like photos 9. After school is over, you plan to ... a) Travel Europe for a year and then figure out if I’ll take over the family business or go to college b) Go to college, probably a state school c) Get a job d) Run the rodeo circuit over the summer e) Hang out at my parent’s house 10. After all the planning and the fun, what do you do with your prom outfit? a) I’ll probably just crumple it up and toss it in the back of my closet b) As much as I’d like to keep it, I think I’ll give it away to charity so others can enjoy it, too c) I carefully fold it up and place it in my hope chest d) Put it in my closet, I might wear it again someday e) I recycle it as a ghoulish Carrie-like Halloween costume for next year 5. Pre-party plans are just as important as the after-party! You … a) Make sure my date takes me to the best place to see and be seen b) Have everyone over to my place for a potluck dinner c) Set up a romantic dinner for just me and my date at our special place d) Leave it to the last minute and stop in for some fast food on the way e) Go hang at the park after dark 6. When it comes to getting to school, you … a) Own a souped-up SUV and blast the speakers all the way there or borrow the parent’s extra BMW b) Drive a Honda hybrid and/or carpool with my friends c) We’re taking the T-bird! d) Take the Ford F-150 or Chevy Truck e) Take the bus, but sit in the back 7. At a school dance the music that’ll get you out on the dance floor is … a) The very latest hip-hop that lets me show off my moves b) Anything my friends and I can sing along with c) Something sentimental that recalls special moments in my life d) A romantic tune that allows my date to hold me close e) Something by Fall Out Boy SPRING 2009
teenTRENDMAGAZINE.COM
15
pop QUIZ
ANSWER KEY Mostly A’s — Live Your Life by T.I. and Rihanna — Your popularity cannot be rivaled and you will always stand out in a crowd, but Senior Year means you’re going to live your life your way and always with the best! Mostly B’s — Unwritten by Natasha Bedingfield — You have a pretty down-to-Earth outlook on life, have good friends and care about humanity. You believe that graduation is a time for discovering who you really are and that anything is possible, but want to be sensible. Your future is still yet to be discovered, and you have more learning to do. Mostly C’s — Yesterday by Boys II Men — Really dude? Are you taking this quiz? Didn’t you graduate in the ‘90s or something? If you’re under 18, you should really update your look, style and attitude. If you want a more recent senior song, you might try for Photograph by Nickelback, but really, you need to bring yourself into the 21st century. Mostly D’s — Our Song by Taylor Swift — You’ve got a love of horses and Wrangler jeans, but you don’t let that get in the way of having a good time with your friends. You have plans and desires just like everyone else and plan to go to college, but you want one last chance to run with the wind. Mostly E’s — The End by My Chemical Romance — You’re a sensitive soul, you dye your hair, you like dark subjects and write poetry. No one seems to understand you, but you don’t really care what anyone thinks. You are your own person. You don’t like high school much and can’t wait for it to be over. That’s okay! Don’t stress. It’s Prom: The end will come soon enough.
16
teenTRENDMAGAZINE.COM
SPRING 2009
reviews: BOOK WORM
P
artly Cloudy: Poems of Love of Longing
BY MATTHEW JOHNSON
I
n poetry, few subjects have been mined as often as love and the feelings associated with it. In fact, that’s probably the subject most written about by professional and amateur poets alike. This is why it is so welcome when there can be a fresh perspective on love. Gary Soto’s new poetry collection, Partly Cloudy: Poems of Love of Longing, gives a youthful, honest take on a dusty literary genre. A veteran of the young-adult genre, having published many novels, short stories, and other poetry collections over the years, Soto
18
teenTRENDMAGAZINE.COM
SPRING 2009
knows what makes his target audience tick now, while also drawing on his teenage experience. Nothing about this new collection feels crass or hastily-assembled; all of it comes from the heart, and every teenager, or anyone who lived through their teenage years, will find something to relate to. The theme connecting all of the poems in Partly Cloudy is young love, both experienced and imagined. Each introduces a different world, with new characters, settings, and issues, be it a first kiss, the end of a relationship, or just simply the happiness received from talking on the phone with your crush. Soto accurately captures the fragility and vulnerability of relationships for 13- and 14year-olds, how everything can come and go so quickly. Despite the quality of the poems themselves, what really sets this collection apart is the format: half of the poems are told from a female perspective, while the other half are told from the male perspective. While it might be expected that Soto could only write from the boy’s perspective with any understanding, he also seems to really understand teen girls as well. He gets that while the two genders may go through the same things, they experience them in different ways, sometimes radically so; but also, that sometimes, they have more in common than they think. In Soto’s poems, he draws on the insecurities and fears of both genders, and while they might not automatically be considered the same, they are all connected by the feelings they share. Whether it is a girl worrying about how baseball season will affect her relationship, or a boy coming to
terms with being rejected, the voice of Soto is unflinchingly honest and realistic. Partly Cloudy may be the one collection of poetry that teenagers will actually want to read and enjoy. Not only is it easily digestible — eighty-four pages, with a new poem for nearly every one of them — but is also draws on the universal theme of dealing with your emotions as a young teen, and we how we can all learn from them. These poems let teens know that their experiences aren’t trivial; they’re an important part of growing up. Soto’s unpretentious and honest style of writing is resoundingly successful and produces a strong poetry collection that both teenagers and their parents will find relatable.
% / & ) ? % Jackie’s JOURNAL
s ’ e i k c a J l a n r u o J
*
ait. The ing to do but w th no s e’ er th d n’t even know. ations are in an ose who you do ! College applic th th ea to br in d ur an yo s d everyhand Hol that you’ve done er is out of your re ng pi ca ho ge d lle an co g ur tin future of yo uck sitting, wai onths, you’re st m w fe in 10 years. xt ne be e to thinking For th you want re he w to orld, I can’t stop t w ge e th to ss ve d’ ro ul ac co the nior thing you to get ready for e every other se ve lik d’ st ul Ju co . I am ng I hi yt That is where I really do ever ve the high ? Did I really ha high school. Did ns in io t ill en m sp g e in ak tim m r me about my a business tycoon people remembe ill be w ly t al ha re I W t? ill W ou rest of my life? st of their life ab yone talks the re er ev ce en ri pe or year e endless. school ex my thoughts ar f that only juni el ng ys di m ou cl ng lli ns te tio r for? The ques ar, I remembe , was I wrong. my freshman ye dn’t matter. Boy to di ol ck ho ba sc g e, in ad nk Thi th gr true. I just st day of eleven nts told me was fir re e pa th y m til un ng hi at counted, th thing I listened, knew that everyt ell, it’s a good , clubs, whoever W es . e” ad iv gr ct s, du pt ri ro sc “p I did that I Tran to keep my days that extra credit ng l yi al tr d e an er s w ub ey cl thought th ose meaningless e of them and th us ca be eorgetown. is it se e. I had the ‘cau thwestern or G or N to go varsity sport scen to e E th C d N A ne H C ow I a .. see. y four even have me life made m like for me? Let’s ho ol ho ct fe sc er gh -p hi so as tSo, what w but my no point in their the perfect job… edies at some d, ag tr en ri s yf ce bo en ri e th pe ne ex situation friends, er, my terrible e least). Everyo ev th y ow sa H o s. (t ar nt ye sa r years unplea ts of trauma fo re I did particiback-to-back hi and to make su st er ju tt e be er w do e to in e m lives; fact, it fueled m uld stop me. stopped me. In t and no one co ou t ge yeard ul co I at home never to ensure am a seventeenI ol f. el ho sc ys m at t as ou tr you a little bit ab pate in all the ex passed away ne, my mother entry, let me tell ni st as fir w y I m n is he is W th . uses ll apart Since arly a dozen ho ed my family fa ne ch at in w ed e liv I’v s e. ha er th productive old senior who downhill from Keeping my days etty much been s. pr rd s ya ha ne ng ni hi le yt who es, but and ever ath, divorce, the riences rough tim de pe s, ex ug dr ne yo ith er w ev , trying to cope t its like to feel h it all. As I said sier. I know wha ay to get throug ea w y ly an on it y e m ak en m isn’t easy, esn’t has be truth is that life to everyone” do s he T en e. pp on ha al t t “i e no re just becaus way, know you’ BIG! u ever feel that yo if so , , and to DREAM ss m le ea er dr to pow yourself into ve ha st it, you ju e them to push us of t d os an m e e lif th ur e at the in yo so to mak ncerns me is th ke the atrocities co ta at u: th yo g to in th ce vi ly That’s my ad y story, and e future. The on sities don’t see m r now and for th er fo iv e lif un er ce tt oi be ch a paper. y topcreating printed piece of ons offices of m y si is hl es m fr ad a e at th g in in people sitting because they rough just look ission spot just hat I’ve been th m w d ad an st e la m e on ow at l argue th don’t kn my brain, and I’l ating me out of ls be ro ne nt eo co m ily so m of fa The anxiety ore supportive can do. to study and a m ur ho a tr ex ere’s nothing I at th , w no had th r fo , ut B TS NOT FAIR!” to the death, “I st wait… here? I guess I ju om fr go I do re So whe
*
SPRING 2009
teenTRENDMAGAZINE.COM
19
The Secret’s Out “BAD GIRL” Francia Raisa opens up about her hit show and her own secret life.
20
teenTRENDMAGAZINE.COM
SPRING 2009
the girl NEX T DOOR “The Secret Life of the American Teenager” (Mondays at 8:00 EST) has quickly become ABC Family’s biggest hit and one of the most popular shows on cable, drawing almost 4 million viewers an episode. The show beats out other high profile shows like “Gossip Girl” and “90210.” Created by Brenda Hampton (who created the successful “7th Heaven”), “The Secret Life’s” main story line is of a “good” girl coping with the consequences of having sex with a boy she barely knew. One of the show’s main characters is “bad” girl Adrian Lee, who is played by Francia Raisa, 20. We recently sat down with Francia the day after she wrapped up filming for season 2 and spoke with her about the “The Secret Life” and her career. Teen Trend ( T T): On last nig ht’s show (a i r e d 0 1 / 2 6/ 09 ) , y ou ha d a l a r g e r t h a n us ual r ole w ith R ic ky as he confid ed t o you ab ou t his ab usi ve past. Francia: It was a little emotional that day. It was a really intense scene. I really got to go deep in there and picture something that I never wanted to picture. It was fun. It was a challenge for me, and I really enjoyed that. T T: Have you gu y s w rap ped up f or the seaso n? Francia: We finished filming the last episode yesterday. It sounds like we will get picked up for another season, so I’ll start working again in a couple of weeks. T T: Are you s ur pr ise d how w ell the s h o w is d o in g ?
“In that sense, I never tried to find love through sex, but I did do some stuff when I was younger to try to get attention that I probably shouldn’t have done, like Adrian herself.” Fr ancia: Yes and no. I’m not surprised because I just believed in the show so much from the moment I read the first script; I believed that it would do well. I’m surprised that after only five episodes we won a Teen Choice award. That kind of shocked me. But I’m glad it did as well as it did because of the message that the show sends out. T T: How d o p e ople d escr ib e y our char acter Adr ian? Fr ancia: A lot of people say different things like slut or skank — whatever floats your boat, I guess! T T: Can you r elat e t o your c har acter? Fr ancia: I just think that Adrian is misunderstood. As far as relating to her, I can...when you’re younger, you rebel a lot and you feel like everybody hates you and you hate your parents and all that stuff for some reason once that puberty hits you…I think she just wants some love and she tries to find it through sex. In that sense, I never tried to find love through sex, but I did do some stuff when I was younger to try to get attention that I probably shouldn’t have done, like Adrian herself. T T: Do your fans exp ect you t o b e like
Adr ian? Fr ancia: (Laughs) Yes, they sometimes tell me that they are afraid to come up to me because they think I will cop attitude with them or something like that. T T: Do you e ver hang ou t w ith any o f the cast? Fr ancia: We are all friends actually, and we are hanging out tonight. Since the show is over, we are having the cast over to celebrate our first successful season. They’re going to come over to my house and hang out and watch TV and play games…we never get to hang out too much, but now that we are done we are going to celebrate. T T: Have you e ver se en any o f Mol ly R in gwa ld ’s ( she pla y s Amy’s mothe r) mo v ies fr om w he n she was a t eenag er? Fr ancia: (Laughs) Yes, I loved “Sixteen Candles.” People forgot my 19th birthday so I can relate to that. And “The Breakfast Club” is playing a lot on HBO. T T: What is a t y pical day like o n the se t? Fr ancia: We have the best hours. It takes seven days to complete an episode, and they usually prepare what scenes we are going to do that day. So let’s say there are 4 or 5 scenes in the day — our directors are so good and the crew members have all worked together before — so they work really fast and it is up to the actors to see how many takes we will have, and usually they are pretty satisfied with about three takes. We will start at 6 a.m. and be done by 4. This is not normal with an average show. So we have amazing hours. We get in, do hair and makeup first, the cast and I goof around, and then we get to work.
Francia at a glance L a s t m o v i e y o u s a w : Lifetime — “A Girl Like Me” — I just finished watching it before the interview. The last movie I saw at the theater was “Doubt.”
F a v o r i t e D a n c e : Hip Hop.
F a v o r i t e T V S h o w : “Grey’s Anatomy.”
What would someone who didn’t k n o w m e b e s u r p r i s e d t o k n o w : To know all the stuff I did when I was 15 (laughs).
F a v o r i t e s i n g e r : I like so many, but right now I’m listening to Leona Lewis.
F a v o r i t e G a m e : I love Guitar Hero and playing the drums in Rock Band.
P e t s : There are four dogs at my parents’. When I moved out, I said no pets. I want one but I’m not ready yet.
W h a t ’ s t h e b e s t w a y f o r f a n s t o c o nnect with you: www.myspace.com/theofficialfranciaraisa
F a v o r i t e f o o d : Mexican.
SPRING 2009
teenTRENDMAGAZINE.COM
21
the girl NEX T DOOR
THE SECRET LIFE OF THE AMERICAN TEENAGER — Greg Finley as “Jack”, Megan Park as “Grace”, Daren Kagasoff as “Ricky”, Shailene Woodley as “Amy”, Kenny Baumann as “Ben” and Francia Raisa as “Adrian” star in “The Secret Life Of The American Teenager” airing on ABC Family. (ABC FAMILY/CRAIG SJODIN)
T T: How did you g et star ted in a cting? Fr ancia: Well, I fell in love with Spanish soap operas, telenovelas, when I was younger, and when I was in high school — 15 or 16 — the movie “Thirteen” came out. And the message that the movie sent me was very empowering, and I knew that this is why I wanted to get into acting. I want to send the message out to other people like this movie did to me. And at 16 I said, ‘Let’s go for it.’ T T: What’s the b est car eer a dv ice that you have r eceived fr om your par ents? Fr ancia: Be humble, listen to my heart and go by my intuition. T T: You have two sist ers, Ir landa, ag e 15, and Italia, ag e 18. How d o the y hand le your s uccess? Fr ancia: They are like ‘whatever’ about it. My youngest sister is in high school and she’s like ‘I do not tell anyone who you are because they start talking for no reason and I don’t know who they are.’ Someone came up to her and said ‘Your sister is on that show right?’ and she goes, “Okay.” 22
teenTRENDMAGAZINE.COM
SPRING 2009
Italia is in college and no one knows there that I am on TV or anything. But neither of my sisters is affected by my being on TV at all. T T: So you ar e a dancer… Francia: I do dance when I’m not on the set. I dance three times a week at a dance studio. If I could do a dance movie, that would be great. My favorite type of dance is hip-hop. T T: How d o you avoid the t r ap ping s o f othe r stars your ag e w ho g et int o t roub le a n d h a v e e m b a r r a s s i n g p ho t o s a n d s t o r i e s ab ou t the m o n the int er ne t? F r a n c i a : Honestly, I’ve been there, done that. When I was 15, I kind of acted out a little bit. That’s why the movie “Thirteen” had such an impact on me. I snuck out of my house, went out, and partied; I had guys pick me up. I was drinking. I did so many things that I shouldn’t have when I was 15. Fortunately, I never got in the situation where anyone tried to have sex with me or anything. But when I saw the movie “Thirteen,” I saw that it
could get to that point. And I said to myself, “I do not want to end up like that.” I think I kind of got it out of my system when I was younger, and then I see so many people just fall into the wrong direction. Even my dad talked about it before because he was an alcoholic, and I saw how he was when he was an alcoholic, and I knew I didn’t want to end up like that either. I witnessed a lot growing up, and I feel like my career is more important than wasting my time partying, drinking and stuff like that. T T: What a dv ic e w ould you g ive t o so me one in hig h sc ho ol w ho want ed t o g e t i n t o a c t i n g? Fr a n c i a: Study acting at an acting school. From there, acting teachers will teach you how to get an agent and how to start auditioning and stuff like that. The most important thing to do is study because you don’t want to get into the game and not know what you are doing. Acting schools teach you everything about the business.
college DIREC TORY 800 Bethany Dr. Scotts Valley, CA 95066
• Private, four year coed college • Two beautiful historic New England Campuses • 30+ programs from Accounting to Veterinary Science • NCAA Division III sports • Outstanding internships, co-ops, on-site facilities and study abroad 61 Sever Street, Worcester, MA 01609
877-5-BECKER www.becker.edu
Y
Individual Focus. Equip your mind Engage your soul Change the world 800-843-9410 www.bethany.edu
With 62 majors and 38 minors, our comprehensive curriculum and multi-disciplinary approach immerses you in a broad-based liberal arts education while helping you develop real-world skills.
(607) 753-4711 www.cortland.edu
Fordham University, the Jesuit University of New York, is committed to the discovery of Wisdom and the transmission of Learning, through research and through undergraduate, graduate and professional education of the highest quality. Guided by its Catholic and Jesuit traditions, Fordham fosters the intellectual, moral and religious development of its students and prepares them for leadership in a global society.
www.fordham.edu
Real life experience. 95 North Avenue Burlington, VT, 05401 1-800-802-862-9616 www.burlington.edu email: admissions@burlington.edu
At the
University of Virginia
4 Star Camps
www.4StarCamps.com
800-334-7827
Discover Your Future...
“I would found an institution where any person can find instruction in any study.” – Ezra Cornell, 1868
Cornell offers more than 4,000 courses, 70 undergraduate majors, and 93 graduate fields of study in seven undergraduate colleges; a graduate school; and professional-degree schools in business management, medicine, law, and veterinary medicine. 607-254-4636 email: info@cornell.edu
Where Success is a Tradition. 178 Central Ave. Fredonia, NY 14063
800-252-1212 www.fredonia.edu email: Admissions@fredonia.edu
I
Teaching students to write effectively, learn from each other and think for themselves. 198 College Hill Road Clinton, NY 13323
D
R
E
C
T
O
R
Small Classes.
Email: info@fc.bethany.edu
Seize the moment. Feel the momentum.
BURLINGTON COLLEGE
(800) 843-2655 w w w.hamilton.edu
Harvard offers 6,500 undergraduates and education from distinguished faculty in more than 40 fields in the liberal arts as well as engineering and applied science. 8 Garden St., Cambridge, MA 02138
617-495-1551 www.harvard.edu
my.ithaca.edu 100 Job Hall 953 Danby Rd Ithaca, NY 14850 800-429-4272 www.ithaca.edu/admission
Kenyon welcomes curiosity, creativity, intellectual ambition, and an openness to new ideas. We see learning as a challenging, deeply rewarding, and profoundly important activity, to be shared in a spirit of collaboration. Gambier, Ohio 43022
(800) 848-2468 w w w.kenyon.edu Email: admissions@kenyon.edu
C
O
L
L
E
G
E
Email: admission@hamilton.edu
Located in New York’s stunning Finger Lakes region, Ithaca College provides a first-rate education on a first-name basis. Its Schools of Business, Communications, Health Sciences and Human Performaces, Humanities and Sciences, and Music and its interdisciplinary division offer over 100 majors.
24
391 W. Washington St.
The best part about attending Le Moyne is the opportunity to get to know your instructors and classmates in a small setting.
email: admissions@lec.edu
(800) 333-4733 www.lemoyne.edu
For over 151 years, Lake Erie College has been educating students for the world after college. We combine a liberal arts education with practical “real-life” experiences. Painesville, OH 44077
800.533.4996 www.lec.edu
teenTRENDMAGAZINE.COM
SPRING 2009
1419 Salt Springs Rd., Syracuse, NY 13214
Selective. Comprehensive. Personal. 61 S. Sandusky St. Delaware, Ohio, 43015 (740) 368-2000
www.owu.edu
Engaging minds and opening doors. Life on a great lakeside campus is interesting, life-changing & fun. SUNY Oswego • 7060 Route 104 • Oswego, NY 13126 Phone: 315-312-2500 Email: admiss@oswego.edu
www.oswego.edu
college DIREC TORY
Options. Opportunities. Outcomes. Exceptional academics, professional experience, and the New York edge.
www.pace.edu 800-874-PACE
“You think the future’s exciting? Wait ’til you see what we did today.” UCLA represents the very best of what a university can be – a diverse community of talented people who enrich our society through education, research and service.
310-825-2151 chancellor@ucla.edu
Meliora: Ever better
The University of Colorado at Colorado Springs will provide unsurpassed, student-centered teaching and learning and outstanding research and creative work that serve our community, state, and nation, and result in our recognition as the premier comprehensive, regional research university in the United States.
One of the country’s top-tier research universities houses more than 200 academic majors, more than 2,000 faculty and instructional staff, and some 9,300 students with a low 9:1 student to teacher ratio, and increased interactions with faculty.
1420 Austin Bluffs Pkwy Colorado Springs, CO 80918
800-990-8227 www.uccs.e du
(585) 275-2121 • admit@rochester.edu
Thinking ahead Innovating to help students balance education and life in a rapidly changing world. 4615 E. Elwood St. Phoenix, AZ 85040
866.766.0766 www.phoenix.edu
Pursuit of Excellence Air Force’s premier institution for developing leaders of character.
2304 Cadet Dr, Ste 200 USAF Academy CO 80840
1-800-443-9266 www.usafa.af.mil
“Large enough to be interesting, yet small enough to be friendly.” 203-432-9300 I www.yale.edu
SPRING 2009
teenTRENDMAGAZINE.COM
25
college 101 REGIS TRATION
Important college registration tips
M
anaging your time in college is difficult, especially for freshmen. You have to factor in classes, work, study time, paper writing time, and, of course, social activities. Believe me, you will spread yourself too thin.
A lot of problems that freshmen encounter during their first year occur because they registered for classes at the wrong times. Coming right out of high school, a new college student thinks that college classes are the same as high school. A common misconception is that taking classes at 8:00 in the morning is fine, since their classes in high school started at 7:15. That’s 45 minutes more to sleep, right? Wrong. College classes are nothing like high school classes. Quite frankly, college itself is nothing like high school. It’s a whole new world, folks. You need to approach it as such. Don’t worry. You’re not expected to know exactly what to do when you get to college. The first semester is a lot of trial and error. If you follow these five suggestions for registering for classes, your first semester will go a lot smoother.
COLLEGE STARTS LATER THAN HIGH SCHOOL That’s a fact. You might think that having an 8:00 class will be a breeze because you started your high school day at 7:15. For the first couple of weeks, that just might ring true. However, after you realize that your parents aren’t going to give you a curfew or, if you’re living on campus, that there isn’t anyone to tell you what time you have to go to bed, you are going to want to sleep in. The ideal time to take classes is between 10am and 3pm. Most of your friends will be in class during that time. You’ll be able to work and/or study in the evening. You’ll get enough sleep in the morning, as well as have time to have breakfast.
WEEKENDS START ON THURSDAY Do yourself a favor and don’t take classes after 5pm on Thursday. Don’t take any classes on Friday. You will regret it if you do. The weekend really does begin on Thursday night while you’re in college, especially if you live on campus. Your friends will go out partying on Thursday night, and you’re going to want to join 26
teenTRENDMAGAZINE.COM
SPRING 2009
There should be a lot of planning that goes into scheduling your college classes.
them. If you’ve got French at 9am, you’re going to be sorry if you have to go to take a test after staying up too late the night before. Friday classes are just pointless. Saturday classes really do exist, but are a bad idea... unless you plan on having no social life. There is no reason that you have to take them. Friday, Saturday and Sunday should be your free days... Days that you can dedicate to work, studying, writing, or just plain relaxing.
CLASSES ARE IMPORTANT! Maybe I’ll sound like your mother for this one, but it’s the truth. Classes really are important. You’re going to college to learn! Make sure nothing else you do interferes with your classes. This includes work, socializing, even television shows. Classes are your priority in college! There are no ifs, ands or buts about it. Make sure you schedule your classes at times that you won’t miss!
CLASSES IN BLOCKS ARE GOOD. Scheduling your classes back to back is a really good idea. Take your classes one after another, and you won’t be distracted by outside influences to miss a class. Just get them all out of the way in one solid block, and you will find that you have more time to work, study, socialize and relax.
START WITH A “REGULAR” COURSE LOAD. Being ambitious is a good thing, especially when it comes to college. However, be sure that you don’t bite off more than you can chew. You will run out of time or have a very hard time managing your time if you take more credits than recommended. A semester is usually comprised of 14 - 17 credits. Fourteen credits for undergraduate work means that you are a full-time college student. Usually, you have to pay more for more than 17 credits. It all depends on your financial aid package. Fifteen credits is five 3-credit courses. Try taking 16 credits, which is five 3-credit courses and one 1credit elective course. You’ll be able to manage the different work from each class, and have that elective course as something fun for you to do. If you take any more than that, you will probably have problems juggling the coursework for each class along with your social life and whatever job you might get. Taking fewer than 14 classes may result in you not graduating on time. Learning to budget your time the first year in college may take a lot of trial and error. Besides the classes, there is a lot to adjust to with college life. Your schedule should help you adjust, not cause grief and stress. Follow these simple suggestions, and you’ll be well on your way to a less stressful college career.
>
college PROFILE
Discover Burlington College
A great deal of information Welcome to Burlington about Burlington College is College — a progressive, liberal available in the school’s catalog arts institution with a humanand on the Burlington College istic, interdisciplinary approach Web site: www.burlington.edu. and a commitment to individuBut the best way to apprecialized education. ate what Burlington College is The community-based misall about is to visit the campus sion at Burlington College to really discover the unique includes a commitment to both nature of the school and the the local and global communipeople who work and study ty, inclusive of people with there. Experience firsthand the diverse backgrounds and culpersonal attention students tures. The emphasis is on the have come to expect from their fact that it is Burlington’s coladvisors and professors. Attend lege, and as such, the goal is to a class or two, all small semireflect the values and principles nars with an average of 10 stuthat are synonymous with the dents. Participate in one of our beautiful city, as well as the public forums or neighborstate of Vermont. hood events. Go out on the The long list of challenging lake, take a ride on the bikepath programs at Burlington College Photo curtesy of Burlington College or walk downtown or to the includes Cinema Studies & Waterfront Park. Join students in the digital editing lab, at a career day Film Production, Transpersonal Psychology, Writing & Literature, with professionals in the fields they are studying, or at one of the many Inter-American Studies and many more majors, along with certificate festivals that take place in the city of Burlington. programs and the Institute for Civic Engagement. Burlington also Burlington College is the right place for those interested in a college offers the option to attend classes on campus, through our low-residenthat treats each student as an individual, nurtures creativity and develcy distance learning Independent Degree Program or a combination of ops skills in self-directed learning, encourages civic engagement and the two. Burlington College provides a rigorous academic program stewardship of the environment, and fosters open communication and with many opportunities for students to merge theory and practice and shared responsibility. Discover the Burlington College difference! to discuss history, arts, culture and the relevant issues of the day.
Cinema Studies and Film Production at
Burlington College
BACHELOR OF ARTS
• Cinema Studies and Film Production • Fine Arts • Gender Studies • Human Services • Individualized Major • Inter-American Studies • Legal and Justice Studies • Photography • Psychology • Writing and Literature • Transpersonal Psychology
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS • Liberal Studies • Film Studies
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE • Documentary Filmmaking • Film Production • Paralegal Studies • Screenwriting
OR STUDY ABROAD TO CUBA!
BURLINGTON COLLEGE
lasses. c l l a m >S . l focus a u d i v i > Ind ience. r e p x e life > Real
95 North Ave., Burlington, VT 05401
1-800-862-9616 • admissions@burlington.edu • www.burlington.edu SPRING 2009
teenTRENDMAGAZINE.COM
27
Find the Right College Today! 1-888-579-0864
FIND THE RIGHT COLLEGE TODAY! Finding the right school used to be a long and tedious process... Not any more. The Academic Advising Center has researched over 10,000 Colleges, Universities and Trade Schools already. Whether you’re a High School Senior looking for a University in your area, a Business Professional pursuing an Online MBA, or a Carpenter interested in Contracting, our Academic Advisors will help \RX QDUURZ GRZQ \RXU VHDUFK DQG ¿QG WKH ULJKW SURJUDP IRU \RXU JRDOV EXGJHW DQG OLIHVW\OH Give us a call today and one of our Academic Advisors can save you hours, even days, on your search! This is a Free Service for Students of all Ages and Education Levels.
CALL TOLL-FREE 1-877-853-9428 Hours: M-F 9am-10pm EST and Saturday 9am-6pm. Ad provided by MediaBids.com. 1-866-236-2259.
prom 2009
Promona Budget
rom is just around the corner, and it is time to really start planning. From the clothes to the flowers, from the limo to the after-party, there is quite a lot to do. It can be totally overwhelming! The first thing in planning your Prom should be developing a budget. This way you will know how much money you will need to save up BEFORE the Prom arrives and you find yourself in a pickle and short of funds. Planning ahead, having a budget and an idea of how much the Prom will cost you, will allow you plenty of time to find a part time job, save money or hitting up your parents for extra cash. You may need to offer to do extra things around the house for a temporary increase in allowance. Start out by making a list of the essential things you will need with an estimate of the cost. I have started a sample list as a guide for you below. Of course, you will need to adjust it for your particular needs and the prices in the area where you live.
P
30
teenTRENDMAGAZINE.COM
SPRING 2009
prom 2009
D
ress A typical Prom dress will cost you anywhere from $100 to $300. A good tip
for finding a spectacular dress at a discount is to shop online. Many dress designers will discount styles from the following year that will still be in style and popular. Do an online search to find a variety of sites and/or stores to browse and compare dress styles and prices. If you order a dress online, be sure to know your exact measurements and the measurements of the dress. Sizes will run different with each designer label. Have someone help you take your measurements for a good fit. Start looking at local bridal boutiques and department stores for a dress several months before Prom. This will allow you to find the style and color of dress you want and, most importantly, one that looks good on you. You can also keep an eye out for sales this way. Another option is to visit a consignment shop in your area. Lots of girls take their dresses into a consignment shop after they have worn them to earn a little cash. You can find some nice dresses at a fraction of the retail cost by shopping at your local consignment shops.
T
ransportation
If you are planning on renting a limousine, plan to spend $250 to $400 for the night. The way to save money on transportation is to go in with another couple or two and split the cost. Or, of course, you can always drive yourself or have someone else drive you.
P
rom Tickets
This is one expense that you won’t be able to shop around for a better price. Tickets are usually discounted for a couple, so be sure to buy at this option instead of an individual ticket. Tickets for a couple should run around $50, maybe more or less, depending on your area. Some schools also have an “early bird” sale with the price increasing for last minute sales. Buy your tickets as soon as possible to avoid the higher price. Some schools may even offer a fundraiser where you can sell chocolates or the like to earn the price of your ticket. If they don’t, why not look into it and speak with your prom committee about fundraising for students?
P
S
hoes
You will want a matching pair of shoes for your dress or a pair that will go with anything. Look for a glitzy pair of gold or silver shoes and you can wear them with other outfits as well. Depending on your dress, you may also be able to get away with black or white heels. You can dress up a solid colored shoe by adding a jeweled clip-on earring to give it some sparkly. Plan to spend around $50$75 on shoes. Shopping early will allow you to take advantage of any shoe sales and also relieve stress from last minute shopping.
H
air
You will, of course, need a special up-do for the big night. You can plan on spending $45 to $60 at the hair salon. You may also want to provide a tip ($5) as a special appreciation. Prom days are very hectic for stylists. Guys, you also need to make a trip to the barber shop for a cut and style to look your best for Prom night. Your date will be putting a lot of work into her appearance for the night, and you should too!
J
ewelry & Accessories
Depending on how the neckline is cut on your dress, you may want to add a nice, jeweled necklace. You can find some awesome designs in rhinestones and even cubic zirconium for under $30. Add a matching pair of earrings for around $25. Other accessories you will need for the evening are a handbag ($25) and hair accessories, such as a tiara ($20) or jeweled barrettes ($15), depending on how you will be wearing your hair. You may also want to consider a pair of gloves ($20) to go with your dress if this will compliment your dress style.
T
uxedo
Guys, you will want to visit a tuxedo rental store about a month to a month and a half before the Prom to select a color and style of tuxedo. Be sure to check with your date to find out the color or her dress so you don’t end up in clashing colors. Plan to spend $120 to $175 for a Tuxedo and shoes.
F
lowers
Boutonnieres for the guys will run $8-$16. Corsages for the girls will average $25-35, depending on the flowers selected. This is another area where you will need to know the color of your date’s formalwear.
ictures Professional pictures will be available at the Prom. You will want
to order enough for both you and your date. Don’t forget pictures for parents, too. Plan on spending anywhere from $60-100 on professional pictures. You will also want to bring along your digital camera or a disposable camera or two for pictures on the go and throughout the night. Add $20-30 for this for the disposable camera and developing prints. You will need glossy photo paper for printing your own digital photographs. If you want to avoid spending so much for professional photographs at the prom, gather your friends pre-prom and make an appointment at Target or Sears Portrait Studio and have your photos done there. You can often find awesome deals on portrait packages, such as 36 prints for just $10. Often times, these photos are a lot better than the ones you get at the prom, because you will have a greater choice of poses.
D
inner
If your Prom doesn’t include dinner, you will probably want to get something to eat beforehand. Depending on how much of a formal dinner you want (or can afford), plan on spending at least $25.00 for each meal. If you are going to a formal restaurant with an extensive menu, you can expect to pay double that amount. Set aside $60-$110 for dinner, and don’t forget to leave a generous tip!
A
fter-Prom Events
Are you planning on taking part in after-prom activities? Your group may be planning on a midnight movie, going bowling, an after-party at someone’s house or some other event. You will want to have some extra cash on hand for the unexpected. Stash away $30-40 for these events or for an emergency. Prom, the same way as cost, can vary from region to region. Be sure to shop around before committing to purchasing or renting something. Look for coupons in the paper as well as online. Whatever you do, don’t wait until the last minute!
SPRING 2009
teenTRENDMAGAZINE.COM
31
prom 2009
Top
5
Prom is coming and it’s time to start planning. There’s the date, the outfit, the corsage and boutonniere, and, most importantly, how you roll up. This is a big decision, one that should be thought about and talked over with your date and your friends. Make sure to have everyone on board before committing with a deposit. You might even consider having everyone chip in ahead of time if you are the person organizing the transportation. How you get to the prom isn’t as important as the time you have when you’re there. If it turns out that the ride you wanted just doesn’t work out, don’t freak! Just think about the amazing time you’re going to have inside.
LIMOUSINE You’ve seen them on TV and wondered what goes on inside. Limos these days aren’t your parents’ limos. They aren’t even your older siblings’ limos. Models now range from the Hummer and Escalade limos to regular Lincolns, all the way up again to upscale classics like the Excalibur and Rolls Royce. When deciding whether or not this is your choice, take into account the number of people you are going with. Limos can be expensive but when sharing the cost with three or four other couples, they can also be very economical, not to mention fun. There is really nothing like being driven around by 32
teenTRENDMAGAZINE.COM
SPRING 2009
ways to get to prom
someone who can’t even hear what you’re doing in the back. Be good, though, because you never know what that driver will report back.
PARTY BUS Ready to get this party started? You can hit the ground running in a party bus. Disco lights, strobe lights, laser lights, smoke machine, cd/dvd player, iPod connection, 42-inch flat screen tv and a sound system make the party bus a great way to start dancing before even arriving. Some of these bad boys can hold up to 30 of your friends, so when they say party bus they mean PARTY bus! They are rented by the hour or by a chunk of time. The more people you’ve got, the less expensive it will be per person.
it’s all about how you look — not how you got there.
CLASSIC CAR Looking for a more original choice that still makes a statement? Try renting a classic car. There’s nothing like rolling up in a shiny, vintage 1969 Mustang. You’ll look cool, you’ll feel cool and everyone will take notice. Picture rolling up in a convertible, cherry red Cadillac; even in its OWN time it was cool. Now, 50-60 years later, they are coming back as very trendy. Of course, it does mean that you need to drive yourself, and if you’re looking for the experience of having a driver, this option doesn’t come standard. Hiring a driver and sitting in the back is always an option. If you have to rent one, you’ll need mom or dad to rent and drive.
DRIVE YOURSELF Hey, there’s no shame in it. You get there alone; you leave alone. No worrying about where everyone is, time constraints, preprom photo shoots or anyone else’s curfews. The world is your oyster when you take your own ride. It’s not flashy, it’s not glamorous, but it sure is practical. There is also no rule that says you need to pull up in front of the establishment. You can park wherever you’d like and walk. If you’ve spent your whole budget on looking good in your tux and gown, then take your own car. It will save on money and, in the end,
PARENTS Okay, so maybe you don’t have your license yet, or you don’t have a car, or you have parents who just aren’t comfortable with the idea of you painting the town red with your friends. The good news is, at least they’ll drive you! Again, no one is saying they need to hold your hand and walk you into the prom. They can just drop you off and leave. This may sound lame, but it’s really a great option if you don’t want to be responsible for driving home, or anywhere else for that matter.
Bracing for prom 34
teenTRENDMAGAZINE.COM
SPRING 2009
once UPON A TIME BY RACHEL FLEHINGER
W
me a dork and ripped it up. Prom was getting closer…Two more weeks to go and, if I didn’t find a date soon, I wasn’t going to have enough time to get a dress! It was Monday and I got to the bus stop late. I knew John was talking about my hair so I spent extra time brushing it, making sure the braid was perfect and spraying
plans. Nick and I organized what time he was going to pick me up. I was going to go to the orthodontist in the morning, go to school late and then he was going to pick me up at six o’clock at my house. The plan was moving forward. I woke up that morning early and got ready to go get my braces. At this point, I didn’t care
e all know that braces serve a purpose. You get them hoping that afterward your mouth will turn from the ugly ducking into the swan. I had somehow persuaded my mom, though, to wait until later in high school. I convinced her that being a freshman AND having braces would be worse than death. Somehow, I managed to put it off until junior year. I figured there were still two more years until college, so I would be in the clear for my first day there. What I didn’t think of was the most important day of my life up until my first day of college: Prom. We made the appointment months ahead of time. As the appointment got closer, I started to realize my mistake. I told my mom, but she wouldn’t hear it. According to my mother, I had put it off long enough. She just didn’t get that prom was more important than any of the other reasons I had before. I begged. I pleaded. I cried. I told her to remember her prom and the pictures that she had for years after. She pulled out her pictures and showed me the biggest zit I think I’ve ever seen. I didn’t have a leg to stand on. There was a bigger problem: who to go with. I didn’t have a boyfriend, Even Princess Eugenie, granddaughter of Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II, wore braces. but I did have a big crush on Nick Trapasso, the neighbor who lived about the stupid braces. It was just a small it until I was sure that not one piece was across the street from me. We rode the bus part of what was going to be the best day of going to move, until I could hear a cracking together, sharing the same bus stop. my life. sound when I pulled it apart. Sometimes he’d talk to me in the morning, I was right — for about two hours. I got Nick was standing there. He didn’t have but usually he was too busy doing his to school at third period and, by sixth perihis books out and he was looking right at homework from the night before. In the od, I couldn’t believe the pain radiating me. I decided the best weeks before Prom, I from my mouth. I couldn’t eat, because thing to do would be think Nick was getting chewing was more pain than I could deal to ignore him. You lazier because his face with. I couldn’t talk, because my lips felt know, play it cool. I was always buried in a like they were too short to fit over my teeth. walked up looking at book while he scribbled I couldn’t even smile, because I was afraid my sweater, pretenddown notes. I was waiting that I would blind someone with the light ing there was a pull in for a way to ask him if he reflecting off of the metal in my mouth. it that I had to devote had plans for Prom, but Nothing was going to stop me from all of my attention to. he never even looked at going to Prom with the boy I had watched “Want to go to me. mow his lawn countless times. He asked me prom?” I talked to my friends, and I was going. It didn’t occur to me then I froze. I could have passed notes, and that he only asked me because John made just sworn Nick had schemed the perfect plan. him. spoken the magic Jen was going to get her I went to the prom that night, even words I had been waitboyfriend to start talking though I was miserable. To add insult to ing for over the past about me to Nick. When injury, Nick ignored me the entire time. It several months. I played it safe. I didn’t look I found he was willing to do it, I wrote him didn’t matter, because I really couldn’t talk up. up a script. I didn’t want him saying the anyway. I sat at our table alone while Nick “’Kay,” I replied quietly, in case he didn’t wrong thing. I mean, if he started talking and John talked about football. When Nick actually ask me and my wishful thinking about how, when I was younger, my sister brought me home, I was glad he didn’t was making me hear things. convinced me that raccoons brought me “Cool.” want to kiss me. I’m sure the pressure of up, I’d be in trouble. I always had nice hair. It happened! Nick Trapasso, a senior anything on my mouth would have made My mom’s friends always complimented who, up until now, pretty much ignored me cry anyway. me when she had parties, so I was going to me, was taking me to Prom! I was right, though. My braces came off start there. I wrote up a script with words Everything moved at lightning speed before college and, to this day, people still like “flowing, soft, sumptuous.” I don’t after that. I got a dress. Jen and I made compliment my straight teeth. know why I was surprised when John called
She pulled out her pictures and showed me the biggest zit I think I’ve ever seen. I didn’t have a leg to stand on.
SPRING 2009
teenTRENDMAGAZINE.COM
35
prom 2009
Planning your perfect Prom BY MECHELLE MARTZ PROM. For some the word invokes glamour and fantasy. For others it may provide images of horror. No matter what you think of it, Senior Prom is an event made of memories that will last for years to come. If you haven’t already been planning away since your first day of school, there are some things to consider in the world of prom prep. Think about going with a date or group of friends. If you already have a special someone then you may already have plans to go. However, if you don’t have anyone in particular in mind or no one has asked, consider going with a group of friends. Go all in on a limo together and you can save money. Going with friends can also be more fun as you can plan before and after events together to maximize the fun of your evening. Not that you can’t spend time with your special date, but after all it is a PARTY!
1
Consider you prom fashion early. Start shopping for your dream dress or ideal tux in stores or online arrangements with friends and date. You never know what you might find on sale or how much you might save if you reserve your tux way in advance. For girls and guys alike, check out prom hair styles that may accent what you are planning to wear. Also try out Prom makeup styles at least a week before — you don’t want to end up with a makeup nightmare the day of the Prom. The same goes for hairstyles if you aren’t getting your hair done by a professional. Another think to consider are manicures and pedicures — that goes for the guys too! The last thing you want is to go to the dance looking fabulous all except your chewed on fingernails. Book time with your salon early before the book up.
2
For girls look for appropriate accessories, necklaces, earrings, hair clips, and gloves may all be a part of you Prom statement. Guys, you might want a top hat, cane, or other accessories. Both guys and girls should consider the perfect shoes to complement the total look.
3
Buy your prom tickets!! I know this sounds like an obvious one, but make sure you get tickets to go. Girls — don’t rely on your boyfriend/date to get tickets. Always, always ask. If you feel comfortable enough ask your man to give you the money for the tickets and tell him you’ll buy them, he’ll appreciate not having to remember and you won’t have to worry about being stranded all dressed up with no where to go.
4 36
teenTRENDMAGAZINE.COM
SPRING 2009
prom 2009 Make reservations if you’re dining out before Prom. Always do this early and depending on your area, be prepared to make reservations up to a month ahead of time. Especially if where you want to go is a popular Prom dining place.
5
Wear your prom shoes around the house to break them in. This is for everyone! Do this for a few days before prom so that you won’t be in agony trying to get your grove on! This will also tell you if you have purchased shoes that are too tight, too small, or too big. That way you have some time to get another pair before the big day.
6
Two weeks before prom be sure to pick up your prom dress if you don’t already have it and get alterations made if necessary. This is also a good time for guys to make sure that they have a tux that fits. Last thing you want is to find out the jacket of the tux you ordered is too small.
7
Order your date’s boutonniere. The floral shops will be busy this day so make sure you get your order in at least two weeks ahead of time. Try to find flowers in colors that will match your dress or color theme. Girls, if your date doesn’t ask, tell him if you prefer a wrist corsage or one that gets pinned on your dress. If you’ve already got an amazing bracelet to wear for the evening, you don’t want a wrist corsage taking away from your Bling, consider getting one that will pin to your dress. Then again, if you dress material is fairly light, you might not want to weigh it down with pinned on flowers. You get the idea.
8
If you have time and the money you might consider getting your prom portrait taken at the photographer’s. However if that’s out of the question, consider having a friend take some pre-prom photos of you in your total Prom regalia. It will be a nice addition to your photo album and great memories for years to come. Also, be sure that your camera has batteries or is charged for the upcoming event — you’ll want lots of photos to remember the evening with!
9
The day before Prom confirm all your plans with your friends or date, drink lots of water, pre-pack your “survival” bag, and relax!! Get lots of sleep the night before and stay away from the energy drinks! You don’t want to be falling asleep in the limo or sugar crashing at the dance. Make sure you’re in good health to get the most out of this special evening.
10
Photos by Cara Hromada
PROM DAY! • Eat healthy — Don’t skip breakfast and make sure you skip the extra sugar filled and caffeinated drinks. Avoid carbs for lunch, they tend to make you tired. And take a shower – no one wants to go to prom with someone who smells…. • Pick up your flowers and be early to your salon appointments. Wear a button up shirt so that you won’t mess up your Prom hairdo when you change into your dress or tux. • Now, get dressed and relax to your favorite music! You’re about to have the night of your life!!
SPRING 2009
teenTRENDMAGAZINE.COM
37
off the BE ATEN PATH
Rotorua, New Zealand BY LORI LEIDIG hanks to The Lord of the Rings trilogy, New Zealand became a prime vacation destination. Many people don’t realize that the movies were filmed on the south Island of New Zealand. The north island is a lot different and less scenic, especially if you are around the Auckland area. However, drive three hours south and you will find a town that feels like it is straight out of one of The Lord of the Rings movies: Rotorua. Rotorua is a thermal region in the north island of New Zealand. There are cracks in the Earth where steam rises, mud boils and water spouts at degrees surpassing 200 Celsius. You can visit these areas up close and personal in several parks throughout Rotorua. It really is an amazing site. Unfortunately, there is a smell that emanates from these cracks... and it stinks of sulfur. I mean, STINKS of sulfur. The locals claim that you will get used to the smell after a while, but don’t hold your breath. (No pun intended.) Rotorua is known as “Nature’s Spa of the South Pacific.” You can find many different spas that take advantage of the natural hot springs and mineral-enriched mud. Many of these spas are booked in advance, so be sure that you call and make an appointment. There is so much that you can do to relax in Rotorua. You’ve got the spas, salons, plenty of fishing, nice scenery, terrific hotels... But what if you don’t want to relax? What if you’re more of an adventurer? Well, Rotorua is certainly the place for you! Off of State Highway 5, you can find a park called Skyline Skyrides that has gondolas, bungee, slingshot and the world’s first luge. Plus, it isn’t very expensive. You have to take a gondola to the top of the
T
38
teenTRENDMAGAZINE.COM
SPRING 2009
mountain, where you will find the various activities. There is a restaurant and gift shop at the top as well. You really have some great views of the area up there. Maybe agriculture is your thing. There is a huge place called The AgroDome, where you can visit all types of New Zealand agricultural activities. For example, there is a sheep-shearing show. You can also go zorbing — thrown down a hill in a padded ball. If The AgroDome isn’t your thing, you can always go to Rainbow Farms, a smaller farm where you can watch sheep-shearing and the dogs herding the sheep. There is a huge store, too, although a bit over-priced. There are tons of museums and parks in Rotorua, too. Check out the small museum in the Government Gardens, located at the end of Fenton Street. The museum cost only $10 and has a lot of Maori art there. There are a few bath houses that use the hot mineral springs. Most cost between NZ$10 - $15 to go in. Just be sure you have a bathing suit! If you don’t , you can’t go in. Some of the parks, like Government Gardens, are free. However, you have to pay for others, such as Hell’s Gate. If you can go to a place for free, why bother paying? A really interesting place to visit is The
TOP: Passengers ride on the Skyline Skyride ABOVE: One of Rotorua’s natural hot springs.
Buried Village, located in western Rotorua. Basically, in 1886, Mt. Tarawera erupted and buried a village called Te Wairoa. About 150 people, Maori and settlers, lost their lives in this eruption. The village is still being excavated. There is a museum that shows the articles that were recovered as well as the history of Te Wairoa. You can also walk through The Buried Village and see where and how people lived. Wear good hiking shoes, as the path to the waterfall is steep and can be treacherous. Again, bring that camera! After your hike, have a Coke and a smile in the tea room, then visit the moderately priced gift shop. Rotorua is the heartland of the Maori people — those indigenous to New Zealand. There are several Maori villages around, some of which you can stay in, most of which you can visit. Do visit Whakarewarewa, the Thermal Village. It costs just NZ$18 and includes a guided tour, cultural performance, all day admission and freedom to roam and hike throughout the village. Lake Plaza Rotorua, right on Lake Rotorua is a terrific hotel within walking distance to the lake and Polynesian Spa. The staff is fantastic, service excellent, food awesome, and location amazing. For dinner, participate in the Maori Concert and Hangi at the Lake Plaza. For just NZ$35, you can experience the Maori culture firsthand. You will learn words and how to do the greeting called “hongi.” Then, enjoy a feast fit for a king — food from the hangi. A hangi is when a pit is dug into the ground, river rocks are heated, baskets of food are placed on the rocks, then covered with a sheet or tarp, and the food and rocks are then buried again to steam. It will be the best food you eat in New Zealand. If you’re going to visit New Zealand, you must visit Rotorua. It looks the way Americans envision all of New Zealand to look. It’s amazing; utterly amazing.
get INVOLVED
B+ Foundation: Expand Your Horizons and Do Good! BY KAREN H. GROS The years spent in high school are truly a learning experience. You not only learn subject matter from books and teachers about the English language, history and math, but you also learn some important life lessons. Some people face losing a friend to a dreadful disease. Even worse, some don’t even know they have a medical problem that it is discovered too late by collapsing during a sports event and dying on the spot. This comes as quite a shock to friends and family members. Andrew McDonough was one such student. Andrew was a student from Wilmington, Delaware who lost his battle with leukemia in July of 2007. Andrew was a model straight “A” student and athlete who was on his high school soccer team. Andrew was healthy at the beginning of 2007 and participating in sports without any problems. One day in January, he went into cardiac arrest 48 hours after participating in back-to-back soccer games, which led to the diagnosis of leukemia. His body then ABOVE: Westchester University, PA, students went into a state of shock. Andrew spent most of 2007 helped raise money at a B+ event last spring. in the hospital, mostly in intensive care. He suffered RIGHT: Andrew McDonough was a star aththrough several major illnesses and surgeries during lete and top student whose enthusiasm for those months while also fighting leukemia and for his life was infectious. life. money to support the B+ Foundation. For example, Andrew remained positive throughout his battle the B+ Foundation sponsors the annual B+ with leukemia and was an inspiration to his family and Foundation Golf Tournament and Dinner as well friends. The B+ Foundation (http://bepositive.org) was as a 5K Run/Walk to raise funds for the foundastarted by his family, to not only honor Andrew’s memtion. They also offer t-shirts, ory, but to help other For more information on volunteering jewelry and other items with students and their for the B+ Foundation visit: the “B+” logo for sale on their families who have website. These items make been diagnosed with excellent gifts, and the proa critical illness by ceeds go for a great cause. If providing financial you know of a student that has been diagassistance. The foundation strives to “Do Good” in all nosed with a critical illness, tell them about they do. They also provide scholarships to high school the B+ Foundation and have them visit students at Salesianum High School in Wilmington, http://bepositive.org/receive_help.php for a DE, where Andrew attended high school. form to submit to the foundation for help The name “B+ Foundation” was chosen because it and assistance. was Andrew’s blood type, along with the rest of the If you live in the Wilmington, Delaware family. It was only fitting to choose a name with the area, you can volunteer your time to work motto of “Be Positive” since Andrew was always posiwith B+ Foundation to help with their tive and never lost hope or faith during his battle with annual events. If you do not live in the leukemia. area, you can still help by spreading the The B+ Foundation has helped critical care stuword about this worthy organization. Do dents and their families from all over the United if for a friend, the memory of a friend, States in the short time that it has been in existence. for yourself, or for Andrew. And remember to Of course, they rely on donations from the public, “Do good” whenever you can! but they also sponsor events each year to raise
bepositive.org
SPRING 2009
teenTRENDMAGAZINE.COM
39
ask DR JULIE
Dangers of alcohol that all teens should know Alcohol is the most commonly abused substance in the country by teenagers. As much as half of both junior and senior high school age teens indicate that, on a monthly basis, they have had at least one drink. Over 7 million kids consumed alcohol at least once in the past year. College age adolescents are binge drinking, or having 5 drinks in a sitting, on a regular basis. The effects of alcohol in short and long term use are absolutely startling. It is illegal to buy or possess alcohol if you are under age 21. One drink can make you fail a breath test. In some states, people under age 21 can lose their drivers license, be subject to a heavy fine, or even have their car permanently confiscated. Alcohol affects the brain as a depressant, causing a decrease in neural conductivity. This results in a slowing of activity, anxiety, tension and inhibitions. A few drinks can cause behavior changes, a slower reaction time, and less ability to think clearly.
Concentration and judgment become impaired. Alcohol in excess creates memory loss, sexual dysfunction, irritation to the stomach and esophagus causing nausea, vomiting and maybe even bleeding by damaging the body’s lining. In addition, dehydration occurs. This results in poor vitamin absorption, which causes headaches and feeling poorly several hours after consumption. Chronic alcohol use can lead to cancer of the throat, liver and colon; during pregnancy it can cause mental retardation. It is harder to stay employed due to attention problems and there are more incidences of violence in the home. Alcoholism may develop, causing a need or addiction to alcohol. Without it, withdrawal symptoms may ensue. Alcoholism is when alcohol is craved and, when consumed, the person loses control. There is an increased tolerance of alcohol over time and a physical dependency to alcohol develops. Alcoholism is a chronic disease, which can be controlled but not cured. Alcoholism is said to be genetic or related to the habits of your immediate family. Social pressures, lifestyle and psychological issues : I ON S r? may play a role in addiction. Teens with QUESlTsafer than anothe of ttle ho o o depression, low self esteem and are viewed at b lc a e c e Is on 2-oun One 1 and 1.5 , outcasts are susceptible to alcohol abuse. . e o in N w a.. e ss of the sam nce gla l u a The craving for alcohol itself can be as o u q 5 e r, bee quor same ot of li as the h s h strong as the need for food and water. d e c n n a ou ohol t of alc n u Alcoholism comes with a price: symptoms o m a of withdrawal may include elevated temn e effect h rink w s not d n e perature, increased blood pressure, rapid te ould Why sh e g a pulse, restlessness, anxiety, neurosis, f o s year o? me adults d rson under 20 o c e seizures, and sometimes death. Help and b a.. A pe more likely to velope d solutions can be found through support s e e Th tim is five alcohol. curring, and n o t groups and treatment programs. These n e till oc depend ms can rain is s b le b e o th r have varying success rates, but many f p tion ment o d atten n a . g e people with alcohol dependency have a s in hol u learn ith alco w p lo full recovery. It is safer to just not e dev ol? to alcoh f start. I say no the majority o n a c w t, Ho o , g n r in ve it o nd say a.. Belie ink alcohol. A ith I Have a question for Dr. Julie? r d if it is w ’t n on ving o y o e h teens d m T d n Email it to : ood. nks” a ld be g “no tha DrJulie@teentrendmagazine.com s shou d n ie fr right? your and it may be answered in the next friends, r u o y are issue of Teen Trend!
40
teenTRENDMAGAZINE.COM
SPRING 2009
P O S S I BL E S I G NS O F T E E N A G E AL C O H O L A B US E : Getting drunk on a regular basis Lying about how much alcohol is being used Thinking alcohol equals fun Having frequent hangovers Feeling fatigued, depressed, or even suicidal Having memory loss; not recalling what was done under the influence
S H OR T TER M EF F EC TS : a.. Impede self-control or inhibitions: You may say and do thinks you would never in a million years do. Violent acts causing personal injury or injury to others, in addition to, sexual activity leading to Sexually transmitted diseases and pregnancy poor judgment b.. Impairs reflexes, vision and coordination: Drunk driving with around 2000 deaths of young adults 18 to 20 66% drove under the influence of alcohol in the past year. In 2003, 31 percent of drivers age 15 to 20 who died in traffic accidents had been drinking alcohol.1 c.. Memory loss and blackouts: depression of the nervous system causes issues with remembering periods of time and can even kill you. d.. Depression e.. Gateway to other drugs f.. Attention deficits g.. Long Term Complications h.. Pancreatitis i.. Heart damage j.. Nerve damage k.. Brain injury l.. Cirrhosis of the liver m.. Tremors n.. Depression o.. Erectile dysfunction p.. Fetal alcohol syndrome q.. High blood pressure r.. Cancer s.. Insomnia t.. Nutritional deficiencies u.. Suicide
It’s back to high school for High School Musical star Teen heart throb Zac Efron stars in “17 Again.” (April 17, 2009) In the movie he plays high school senior Mike O’Donnell — a guy whose life didn’t quite turn out how he wanted it to and wishes he could go back to high school and change it. He wakes up one day and is seventeen again with the chance to rewrite his life. We recently caught up with Zac and asked him some questions on his new film. Teen Trend: We heard something not too pleasant happened to you during filming… Zac Efron: Yes, one day of shooting I felt a really big pain in my stomach. I drove home after the shoot and when I got home I was covered in sweat. I called my dad and told him about the pain. He said I should see a doctor right away. It was my appendix and they had to take it out. We had to shut down production for a week. TT: Can you explain your character? Zac Efron: Smart and funny at first. But then he loses touch a little and forgets his values in life. He realizes something needs to change. That’s when he goes back in time and realizes that you have to live your life to the fullest. That’s kind of my own philosophy.
TT: Would you like to be 17 again (Efron is 22)? Zac Efron: It’s been quite a ride for me since high school. I go back there every so often because my little brother is there now. They totally rebuilt that school now with all new facilities; I am jealous.
TT: What were your favorite scenes in the movie? Zac Efron: I like the scenes that took place in the ‘80s. I was wearing this wig and that was just wrong (laughs). It was ridiculous.
TT: How did you prepare for this movie? Zac Efron: I asked my dad. He was very nervous about this because he was afraid that I would put his parenting skills to work on the screen. And he didn’t want to world to know how he raised his son (laughs).
TT: In this movie you are dancing again…Do you enjoy it? Zac Efron: I really do. I know that people criticized me for not being the best dancer in HSM (High School Musical) but I really have improved and it’s fun. It’s a challenge but I really do enjoy it. TT: What’s next for you? Zac Efron: “Footloose” is in development and that is my next project.
SPRING 2009
teenTRENDMAGAZINE.COM
41
reviews: REEL RE VIEW
Arrest Paul Blart: Mall Cop BY LUCY MCGEE
I
t is no surprise that Paul Blart (played by Kevin James) is a loser. To be honest, when the New Jersey state cop wanna-be turned mall cop cries for the third time in the first 10 minutes of this “comedy,” even his charming clumsiness can’t save him. In fact, it seemed to have the opposite effect. Where the audience is supposed to love and feel sorry for him, they end up hating Blart and wanting to scream, “Stop being such an idiot!” at the screen. Kevin James, usually hilarious and likeable on The King of Queens, turns into a sobbing, self-loathing ball of mush pining for one co-worker and bullied by another. Whatever Blart touches, he breaks. Whatever situation he involves himself in goes horribly wrong. Although you might think this would lead to some hysterical antics, it really turns more into embarrassment. Audiences watch and cringe, waiting for everything to turn around, because, from everyone’s peryour seat a bit. Between waiting for the spective, it certainly couldn’t get worse. next fight scene and imagining what you When Blart, who has been abandoned by would do if you were left alone in a mall, his wife after she received her green card, you may slowly began to like Paul Blart. is confronted by his daughter about his He fights creatively with what the mall single status, he finally concedes to date offers. online. It appears as An interesting “co-star” though this aspect of the Paul Blart Mall that upstages the usually plot exists for no reason hilarious James is his mode of Cop gets a other than to make Blart transportation, the Segway. seem even more pathetic solid C-. Equipped with a flashing when no matches are blue light, the Segway even found for him. made the training of a new employee Salvation comes in the form of a huge, watchable. Picture a Segway pulling over a well-planned robbery. Blart is the last motorized wheelchair. Blart uses it to peak man in the mall when a gang of BMX bikaround corners and emphasize his points. ers, skateboarders and Parkour jumpers He is able to go in reverse and at one point take hostages and attempt to execute a uses it to pace near robbery. Blart, or course, takes them on. the target of his affecIf you’re not familiar with Parkour it’s tion. worth a YouTubing (yes, that’s a verb.) It’s All in all, this a sport where people jump and run over movie suffers from different buildings and structures. There not knowing who its are some famous BMX riders and skateaudience is. It is boarders in the film, so if you’re into it, not silly enough to you’ll get a kick out of who are cast as the make teens laugh villains. and not ridiculous The crime is where the movie really enough to make starts. Up until that point, you may find adults laugh, but the yourself waiting for someone to smack action is decent. Paul upside his head to wake him up. As Paul Blart Mall Cop the guns are drawn and the hostages gets a solid C-. panic, you will find yourself forward in MARCH 2009
teenTRENDMAGAZINE.COM
43
Do you know the TREND? emplate
1_cover:tt_t
10/7/08
8:38 AM
Page 1
teenTRENDMAGA
ZINE.COM
9 CAN ADA & INT’ $2.49 USA / $3.4
L
D N E R T n tee FALL 2008
G etting to Know
Colby O.
TREND Why follow trends when you can start your own!
One year subscription for only
A Personal Conversation with THE Shane Sparks
Get A Job! How Lucky Are You?
Colleges in Bloom
Did You Miss Us?
e Don’t Becom a Victim
$
95
12
4 issues
To order call 1-800-932-4551 teenTREND Order Form
Y E S ! I want to subscribe to teenTREND. q 1-year (4 issues) of teenTREND for only $12.95 ..........................$__________
BILLING NAME AND ADDRESS: Name:________________________________ Phone: (
) ________
Address:__________________________________________________ City: ____________________________________________State: ____
PAYMENT OPTIONS:
Zip:_____________________E-mail: ____________________________ SHIPPING NAME AND ADDRESS: q Check if same as billing
q Check or money order payable to teenTREND is enclosed.
Name:________________________________ Phone: (
q Credit Card:
Address:__________________________________________________
q Visa q MasterCard q Discover Card q Amex
Credit Card #: ____________________________________________________________________ Exp. Date:_______________________________________Signature: _______________________
) ________
City: ____________________________________________State: ____ Zip:_____________________E-mail: ____________________________
Mail to: ASM • 3495 Winton Pl. • Bldg. E • Suite 2 • Rochester, NY 14623 • 1-800-932-4557 • FAX: (585) 292-0035
One Concert. One Ticket. One Life. On Friday, March 20 from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m., some of today’s hottest musicians including Push Play, Saving Jane, Tamarama (featuring Jay Lyon from MTV’s “The City”), Graham Colton and WOW, will perform in the One Is Greater Than None Benefit Concert at the Hammerstein Ballroom at Manhattan Center Studios. The concert, organized by three teen girls from Hewlett High School — Nicole Borden, Jamie Klaben and Nicole Zion — was inspired by the Long Island not-for-profit organization One Is Greater Than None — a group of eight teen girls who raise money to sponsor rescue missions to save children in Ghana, Africa. The event will be hosted by one of today’s up-and-coming talents, Chris Koon, and audience members can expect surprise appearances from additional TV celebrities. In addition to an evening of incredible music, the founders of One Is Greater Than None will join the musicians on stage to present a $68,800 check to a representative of the International Organization for Migration to pay for the rescue and rehabilitation of 16 children in March.
Hammerstein Ballroom 311 West 34th Street New York, NY. Ticket prices range from $40 to $75 per person and can be purchased at www.ticketmaster.com or spend $300 or more on One Is Greater Than None apparel at select Bloomingdale’s locations and receive two complimentary tickets. To purchase a “Pre-Concert Backstage Pass” please email Nicole Borden at nicoleborden2@gmail.com. Fans will receive a “swag” bag filled with assorted top teen trend items.
www.oneisgreaterthannone.org
2
wrap IT UP
graffiti
Happy Birthday Emily! - Love Mom, Dad H& Donny Checkout out the latest gadgets at www.engadget.com Congratulations, Emma! We are proud of you! Get the most stuff for your phone www.myxer.com Do
you want to advertise or put a message in the Graffiti Section of Teen Trend? Visit TeenTrendMagazine.com or send an email to sales@teentrendmagazine.com
get the good stuff! We are giving away all sorts of goodies in this issue! To enter, send a postcard with your name, address and phone number to: Teen Trend Magazine 3495 Winton Place Building E, Suite 2 Rochester, NY 14623 OR you can send an email to giveaways@teentrendmagazine.com with the contest name as your subject line. Only one (1) entry per person per contest by any means. Contests end on June 1, 2009. Winners will be notified no later than August 15.
SMOOTH TALKER (p. 8) Twenty-five (25) lucky readers will receive The Smooth Talker 2in-1 callus reducer by Ms. Pedicure!
FRIENDSHIP BAG (p. 8)
Directory of Services
Five (5) lucky readers will receive
COLORADO
NEW YORK
ENTERTAINMENT 101 Music Solutions djcaleb@101musicsolutions.com (307)630-9418
ACCESSORIES Cordially Yours All Occasion Network (631)277-7627 www.cordiallyours.com
NEVADA
AFTER-PROM ACTIVITIES Dave & Busters 1856 Veteran’s Highway Islandia, NY 11749
ENTERTAINMENT DJ Vegas (702)325-3123 - djvegas711@hotmail www.djvegas.com FORMALWEAR Elegance Weding & Formalwear (702)395-8798 - fax (702)395-8692 www.eleganceweddingandformalwear.com PHOTOGRAPHERS Altenburg Studio (702)252-7557 - altenburgstudio@aol.com www.altenburgstudios.com Nature’s Signature Photography (702)898-5476 - photogirl01@cox.net www.naturessignature.net STORYBOOKING Kathleen Pellissier, Heritage Makers Ind. Consultant - 702-343-5225 www.photomemorybook.com photomemorybook@earthlink.net
BALLOON DECORATIONS Balloons & Baskets (631)667-6333 www.balloons-n-baskets.com ENTERTAINMENT After Hours DJ Entertainment (631)736-2921 www.afterhoursent.com Would you like to advertise in the directory of services? Email sales@teentrendmagazine.com for info.
CHARI-TEEN
Changing the world, one magazine at a time. Teen Trend Magazine presents Chari-Teen, a way for readers to bring joy to those less-fortunate. Thank you to five generous donors:
LINDA GOMEZ JOHNNA KERMES LORI LEIDIG AINSLEY JO PHILLIPS KARYN WALDEN-FORREST
Visit TeenTrendMagazine.com to contribute! 46
teenTRENDMAGAZINE.COM
SPRING 2009
a Friendship Bag. Unzip it, give one bag to your BFF and keep one for yourself.
ILUV MINI PORTABLE STEREO SPEAKER (p. 8) Two (2) lucky readers will receive a mini speaker for their mp3 player!
CYGNET T GROOVE ATOMICS (p. 8) Two (5) lucky readers will receive headphones from
Moving?
cygnett!
Don’t forget to give us your new address: Call: 1-800-932-4557 OR Write us at: Teen Trend Magazine 3495 Winton Place Building E, Suite 2 Rochester, NY 14623 OR Email us at:
info@teentrendmagazine.com
in the S TARS HOROSCOPES BY PSYCHIC AZURE
ARIES
LEO
March 21 - April 20
Happy Birthday, Aries! Things may seem like they’re all coming to an end, but just wait. Before you know it, things will start back up again. Have a crush? Try telling them. With new beginnings on the way, you never know.
July 23 - August 22
Oh, Leo, you’re feeling the love. Cupid has found you, and now he’s going to follow you everywhere. You’re seeing the beauty in everything and everyone. Express yourself! Who doesn’t like to hear how good they look or how nice they are?
TAURUS April 21 - May 20
Happy Birthday, Taurus! Getting bored? Get out and try something new. The time is right for you to change things up. You’ve been stuck in a rut and it’s bound to stay the same unless you take some risks.
August 23 - September 22
December 22 - January 20
peg into the round hole for way too long. Don’t force it! You can’t control everything. Let this one go.
LIBRA September 23 - October 22
Relax, Libra! You’re stressing over things you can’t do anything about. Try looking at the situation and asking yourself if worrying helps. You’ll probably find that letting go is the better call. You only live once, Libra. Don’t spend your time freaking.
CANCER
SCORPIO
June 23 - July 22
Cancer, finish what you’ve started. Do that thing you’ve been putting off. It’s not going to go away just because you’re ignoring it. Finish that paper or that project, and you’ll feel much better!
CAPRICORN
You’ve been trying to fit that square
May 21 - June 22
Hey, Gemini, now is not the time to go with the flow. Make sure to keep your eyes open for any trouble that may come your way. Speak up! If something feels wrong, chances are they are. Don’t let your friends talk you into something that you know is bad.
October 23 - November 22
Scorpio, you’ve been suppressed too long. It’s time to let loose! Let your hair down, do something different, break out! You’ve missed being the life of the party. Well, it’s your time to shine once more.
Celeb Aries Brenda Song March 27
Sagittarius, are you having a hard time taking advice? You should realize that someone else might have better perspective than you on some of life’s bigger issues. You don’t have to do anything you don’t want to, Sagittarius, but make sure you’re getting everyone’s perspective.
VIRGO Wow, Virgo, easy does it.
GEMINI
SAGITTARIUS November 23 - December 21
We see you, Capricorn. You’ve been flying under the radar, but your quiet ways aren’t going unnoticed. Keep going with your plans, Capricorn. They will pay off and you will get the acknowledgment for all of your hard work.
AQUARIUS January 21 - February 18
Don’t let the challenges you’ve been having keep you from your goal, Aquarius. If you stay the course, you will come out on top. The challenges you’re facing will make the victory even sweeter.
PISCES February 19 - March 20
Pisces, give someone else the limelight for a little while. You’ve gotten a lot of credit, and now it’s time to share the stage. So what if you did all the work? The reward is watching their face as they get the credit. Giving is better than receiving.
Celeb Taurus Miranda Cosgrove May 14 SPRING 2009
teenTRENDMAGAZINE.COM
47