Category Archives: Under 20

Derrius Quarles

Posted on October 26, 2009 by Stephen Walsh

[cnn-photo-caption image= http://i2.cdn.turner.com/cnn/2009/images/10/26/story.derrius.quarles.jpg caption=”Derrius Quarles received more than $1 million in college scholarships”] We have heard horrific news about young people in Chicago as of late. Derrion Albert, an honors student who was gunned down, has become the “face” of … Continue reading →

Posted in Stereotype busters, Under 20, Unsung hero | 16 Comments

Morasha Winokur

Posted on October 19, 2009 by Stephen Walsh

[cnn-photo-caption image= http://i2.cdn.turner.com/cnn/2009/images/10/19/art.morasha.jpg caption=”Morasha Winokur, 11, is the author of ‘My Invisible World.’”] Morasha’s mother describes her daughter as “an old soul.” She’s 11 years old but has the sharp sense of awareness and honesty of someone many times her … Continue reading →

Posted in Social reformers, Stereotype busters, Under 20 | 14 Comments

Carolina Correa

Posted on October 12, 2009 by Nicole Lapin

[cnn-photo-caption image= http://i2.cdn.turner.com/cnn/2009/images/10/12/art.boys.girls.club.jpg caption=”Carolina Correa, 19, is the first Latina to win the award.”] Carolina Correa is poised beyond her years. When I meet her, she is fresh- faced and enthusiastic. She walks with an entourage for the first time … Continue reading →

Posted in Community contributors, Stereotype busters, Under 20 | 11 Comments

Justin Bieber

Posted on October 5, 2009 by Nicole Lapin

[cnn-photo-caption image= http://i2.cdn.turner.com/cnn/2009/images/10/05/art.justin.bieber.gi.jpg caption=”Justin Bieber, 15, is a YouTube singing sensation.”] He has the soul of a seasoned artist. And a legion of fans to make him legit. Justin Bieber, at 15, is a singing wunderkind. Raised by a single … Continue reading →

Posted in Amazing talents, Entertainer, Under 20 | 32 Comments

Sadiya Buta

Posted on September 7, 2009 by Stephen Walsh

[cnn-photo-caption image= http://i2.cdn.turner.com/cnn/2009/images/09/07/art.sadiya.jpg caption=”Sadiya Buta, 15, is getting attention for much more than what she wears on the tennis court.”] It’s 100 degrees in Arizona, but that doesn’t keep Sadiya Buta off the court. She is part of one of … Continue reading →

Posted in Amazing talents, Athletes, Stereotype busters, Under 20 | 52 Comments

Vanessa Nunez

Posted on August 24, 2009 by Stephen Walsh

[cnn-photo-caption image= http://i2.cdn.turner.com/cnn/2009/images/08/24/art.vanessa.jpg caption=”Vanessa Nunez, 19, found academic success with the help of Genesys Works.”] If Vanessa Nunez needed school supplies, she needed to buy them herself. Same went for food and clothes. She started working, busing tables at a … Continue reading →

Posted in Stereotype busters, Under 20 | 10 Comments

Chelsey Shannon

Posted on August 11, 2009 by Stephen Walsh

[cnn-photo-caption image= http://i2.cdn.turner.com/cnn/2009/images/08/11/art.shannon.jpg caption=”Chelsey Shannon, 17, writes for the ‘Louder Than Words’ book series for teens.”] Chelsey was 6 years old when her mom died of leukemia. She was 13 when her father was murdered. Desperate, but hard-pressed to find … Continue reading →

Posted in Amazing talents, Under 20, Worldwide reach | 12 Comments

Lexi Lehrman

Posted on July 27, 2009 by Stephen Walsh

[cnn-photo-caption image= http://i2.cdn.turner.com/cnn/2009/images/07/27/art.lehrman.jpg caption=”Lexi Lehrman, 11, has raised $25,000 for breast cancer research.”] I recently wrote about young women tackling breast cancer early on. Never did I imagine there could be a female younger than her 20s thinking and talking … Continue reading →

Posted in Community contributors, Under 20, Unsung hero | 26 Comments

Chase Abrams

Posted on July 6, 2009 by Stephen Walsh

[cnn-photo-caption image= http://i2.cdn.turner.com/cnn/2009/images/07/06/art.chase.abrams.jpg caption=”Chase Abrams, 18, finished high school and college at the same time.”] To pull 18-hour days for four years and live to smile about it must mean you’re on a mission of your own choosing. And, that … Continue reading →

Posted in Under 20 | 19 Comments

Johnny Strange

Posted on June 30, 2009 by Henry Hanks

[cnn-photo-caption image= http://i2.cdn.turner.com/cnn/2009/images/06/30/art.strange.ypwr.jpg caption=”Johnny Strange, 17, is the youngest person to climb seven summits.”] This is a first. I get to feature someone who beat the world record of another young person I featured. Samantha Larson was one of our … Continue reading →

Posted in Adventurers, Amazing talents, Under 20, Youngest in the class | 3 Comments