 Start
of school means lots of activities
This edition of Young
Saint Louis.com marks the start of the 2002-2003 school
year. Among the stories this month are advance looks at
Kids Voting 2002 and Red Ribbon Days, two good participation
programs. Also, outside of school, Prairie Days and the
Great Forest Park Balloon Race offer fun opportunities for
families in September. Check them out. |
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News
Kids Voting 2002 matches up
with Sept. 11 anniversary
Mehlville school kids will start their Kids Voting 2002
election studies early this year. The kickoff events in
their schools will be on Wednesday, Sept. 11.
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Outdoors
Kids can get a look at
Missouri's prairie history
If you want some hands-on experience with Missouri's pioneer
prairie history, mark your calendar on Saturday, Sept.
21. That's when the whole family is invited to an expanded
Prairie Day event.
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Food
Which wild plants in Missouri
make good foods?
Have you ever tasted dandelion fritters? What about frozen
violet candy? Or maybe persimmon bread?
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Books
This month's book reviews
This month, Young Saint Louis.com reviews a book
about a fourteen-year-old girl named Mattie Cook. She
tells her story about how she survived the outbreak of
yellow fever in her home city. Read about this book, and
more!
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Health
Rockwood South Middle kids
plan Red Ribbon Week
Last month, kids from Rockwood South Middle School got
a head-start on planning for this year's Red Ribbon Week.
In the October event, kids work to promote drug-, smoke-
and alcohol-free behavior in their schools.
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Music
A financial boost for kids'
private music lessons
Fourteen-year-old Jolene Hibbler is getting a unique chance
to improve her musical skills. A new program helps her
pay for private violin lessons.
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Education
Kids' Cardinal stadium
study gets national attention
Last spring, 14-year-old Nathan Strauss co-authored an
environmental study on the proposed new St. Louis Cardinals
stadium. This summer, that study got recognition at a
national conference in San Diego.
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Profile
Volunteer work continues
for Young Achiever
Last spring, Ben Levinson won a Gateway 2002 Young Achiever
of the Year award for his strong volunteer efforts and top
scholarship. He continued both of those this summer. |
