TeenVoicesThe Taste

Of Acceptance

“Thinking outside the box

and accepting others”

Heroes

“Protes

ta encoutr

a

del Mac

hismo”

Colors

Color is key to the soul, seen through teen eyes.”

“Esta en tus manos. Se Libre!”

contributersthe writers, photographers, designers and chaperones who made it all happen

Tara was born on a farm near a small town in Australia. After fin-ishing school and living in Thai-land for a year she studied media at university. She is a Computer Clubhouse Coordinator and loves using the internet to find answers to all her technology questions. She loves travelling and making new friends from all around the world.

Jessica I was born in and El Salvador and I reside in California. I am the old-est of my two sisters. I love to listen to music, go to the beach and I love to travel. I like to do arts and crafts on my spare time and I re-ally enjoy helping my community. I enjoy working with teens in the Clubhouse and my satisfaction is when I see teen’s become successful young adults. I like to share my time and knowledge with my Clubhouse members. I believe in Empowering youth because they are the future of tomorrow.

EbenezerI am Ebenezer Suare, I was born in 1993, in the populated south are of San Jose Costa Rica, but in this biography I’m go-ing to be short, since the journey of my life begin in my adolescence, when I was thirtheen years of age. In 2007 I begin my high school, only that back then, I would think, like we say in Costa Rica “Life is color pink, moon made of cheese”. I gave up to my studies because of selfishness. I had reflexion time and in 2009 y begin my studies. Thanks to the support that y received in the Clubhouse.

GeraldineEighteen years ago there was a woman named Esperanza Vargas, is found very happy because of her pregnancy of six months and with few more days to go; days after in a medical check-up (to look at the progress of her preg-nancy), is hospitalise in a clinic in Bogota, where after several pains gives birth to her baby girl, which was born at six months.

SaraHello, my name is Sara Berihon and I am 13 years old,I was born in Israel. I have 3 brothers and 4 sisters!I don’t like to see violence, I just realy love music!!

XavierI am Xavier Aldea and I am 17 years old and I’m Argentine. I participate in the Clubhouse, Puerta 18, at Buenos Aires for two years and still at present time. I like Cinematography, and everything that composes, whether, Film, Ilumination and Script. I like music, singing, guitar and piano. I been playing tennis for two years and I love extreme sports.

Abedmy name is Abed and I am from jordan.I am bad at all sports but I guess that I am not a bad swimmerI like animation, I use ADOBE Flash since 2006 so I like anima-tion stuff

BurhanI am Burhan from Jordan.I am 17 years old and this is my final year in school.I like soccer and I support Real Madrid.I write poems In ArabicI LOVE Clubhouse !

CalebHi I am Caleb and I am Fourteen and from Virginia.I attend the Reston Teen Center Clubhouse.At the Clubhouse I enjoy build-ing Robotsand by programming them.

DanielaMy name is daniela Guido and I’m from California.I am from the first tee of monter-ay county (John A.Zoller Club-house). I am an outgoing person. I like to play games. I am a wrst-ler, I am a people person and I love living in the moment.

MalI’m from Australia, Victoria Mal-ben.I’m always faithful and I am laid back, chill type of guy.I love to give advice and make a difference in other people’s life for the better not for worse.

QutaibaMy name is Qutaiba Al-Biehintel,I am 15 years old and I loveApple very very much .I love web development and I’m working on a huge web site right now

EyalI was born in Israel- My mom came from Morroco and my father from Egypt.I am the youngest among 2 sisters and 1 brother.I am married to my lovely wife Dafi and we both having an amazing daughter named Ahinoam.I love to be a Clubhouse Coordinator.I believe in the goodness of every person and that any person should have the chance to reach his/her dreams and fulfil themselves.

BurhanI am Burhan from Jordan.I am 17 years old and this is my final year in school.I like soccer and I support Real Madrid.I write poems In ArabicI LOVE Clubhouse !

JulieI am a golf and life skills coach for The First Tee of Montery county. I played golf and basketball at Cleaveland State University in Ohio. I like to play piano and have fun.

JyllI do it all for my college graduate, “Sun”. I am so proud to mentor the awe-some young people in The Gum Springs community in Alexan-dria, VA. Every day something new is born. No two days are the same. I work but it doesn’t feel like a job. I’m thankful and happy to assist the creators.

KaramMy name is Karam and I love to be called Karom, I am from Pales-tine, Rammalah.I love travelling, Robotic world and Cooking is my favourite hobby, I love helping people as much as I can. I also love to meet new people and know their cul-ture from different countries.

JessicaI am from Chandler Compa-dre Boys & Girls Clubhouse in Arizona. I love to work on movie making, film editing, 3-d Sculptures in my Clubhouse. My passion is in dance. I dance in my Clubhouse’s team. D.A.I.N.O.W (Dance As If No Ones Watching). I love to travel & just have fun, Most importantly I love to spend time with family & friends and make people smile!

ESTEREOTIPOS

¿QUE ES UN ESTEREOTIPO?

Es una norma que la sociedad establece, impuesta desde origenes de

SEGUN EL ESTEREO-TIPO:

Mujer:

Debe ser dulce, tierna, sumisa, y dependiente del hombre entre otras mas caracteristicas que dependen de la cultura.

los tiempos que esta regida por principios machistas y discriminatorios (excusada en su mayoria por las diferencias fisiologicas) se ha degradado la libertad de cada ser, por medio de la manipulacion de las masa y el uso inadecuado

de los medios de comunicacion.

¿COMO SOLUCIONARLO?

Lo primero de debes hacer es reflec-cionar, piensa en quinen eres y por que haces lo que haces, despues de esto piensa en lo que dejas de hacer por temor a ser juzgado y para finali-zar empieza a ser tu mismo. Quierete como eres y siempre se conciente de que los estereotipos son para vender y tu no eres un producto.

Hombre:

Debe ser fuerte, poco tier-no y alejado de la familia de igual mamera este tipo de caracteristicascas var-ian segun la cultura.

Esta en tus manos¡ SE LIBRE!

In today’s society, little boys and girls are stereotyped. Boys are thought to be tough jocks, emotionless and powerful. Girls are thought to be sensitive housewives, weak and emotional. Although, not every little boy or girl lives by these stereotypes. In Arizona there was a young person named Leo. He wanted to follow his passion for cooking. He would spend his free time reading cookbooks. Leo

watched cooking shows and took notes. He often spent hours in the kitchen cooking up new

dishes. Experimenting with cinnamon and making treats was his hobby. In the beginning, Leo’s dad didn’t necessarily approve. Leo’s dad believed in the stereotypes. He thought his son should play soccer with his friends. When Leo would showcase his dishes, other peers and family members would give strange reactions. They would stare in confusion. Through their reactions and words, Leo questioned his passion for cooking. He wondered if he should cook or follow his father’s wishes.

Don’t stereotype a dream.

One evening, Leo’s dad came into the kitchen to find a slice of milk chocolate cake on the table. After a long day of work, he was in need of a delicious treat. He couldn’t pass up the chance to taste the cake. With one bite he fell in love with the sponge like dreamy snack. Leo walked into the kitchen and was surprised. He was filled with joy and fear. He asked, “How’s the cake dad?” “It’s great,” responded Leo’s dad. “Um…Dad, you just ate cake that I finished baking,” Leo said. After a moment of

silence Leo’s dad finally said, “Yum. I have to say son, I’m proud of you.” He patted the seat beside him and said, “Come over here and join me. Maybe cooking is better than soccer for you.” Leo smiled from ear to ear. When coming across anyone stepping out of their stereotypical

role, take the chance to step in their shoes. Try to see what makes them happy. It’s important to support others in their choices in life by being compassionate. It might take some time letting go of those stereotypes to get to acceptance. Leo’s dad took one bite and changed his mind. Now Leo can make his dream his reality.