Thursday, December 3rd, 2009
Jacob Lopez, 19, Pima Vocational High School
I’m here at VOICES as a youth apprentice in Radio. I heard about this program through word of mouth. Now I’m a youth journalist. Honestly, it’s not where I want go in life but it sure ain’t a bad route to follow. I want to major in fashion and [...]
Thursday, December 3rd, 2009
Charlie Franco, 16, Tucson Magnet High School
Although I interviewed at VOICES to work for the magazine, I was offered a position in the radio group and instantly took the opportunity at something I was unfamiliar with. After my first few days on the job, I realized I wasn’t used to being around the same kinds [...]
Thursday, December 3rd, 2009
Katie Tarter, 17, Tucson Magnet High School
I joined VOICES expecting to be taught at the amateur level. Instead, I was given the training of professionals with PhD’s, published books, and above all, passion. My experience here has opened hundreds of doors and bettered the way I present myself in writing and on the radio. I [...]
Thursday, December 3rd, 2009
Maria Aguirre, 17, Southern Arizona Community Academy
Some of my interests are reading, human anatomy, and doodling silly cats. I love Pokemon and I have an affinity for animals. I am in love with Jim Carrey and I also love pie! Not only the edible pie though—the mathematical pi is to die for, the infinite numbers [...]
Thursday, December 3rd, 2009
Chynna Vindiola, 19, Aztec Middle College
If you want to understand my personality, you should know I’m a loner. When I’m at home you can find me sitting in the front room or in my room with the lights off because that’s how I like it. I’m also an animal person, probably because that’s what I [...]
Thursday, December 3rd, 2009
Samuel Crosswell, 18, Amphitheater High School
My passions are painting and photography. I’m really interested in exploring different cultures and having new experiences. That’s why I was so excited when I heard about the VOICES photo program! VOICES has been an awesome creative and educational experience for me, and I’ve met lots of great friends and [...]
Thursday, December 3rd, 2009
Fabian De La Pena, 16, Tucson High Magnet School
I like playing the piano and reading Japanese manga and watching animes. I applied to VOICES after a friend of mine told me about the job opportunity and I was looking for a job at the time. I really enjoy being at VOICES. In the photography program [...]
Thursday, December 3rd, 2009
Gregory Thomas Clarke, 17, Amphitheater High School
5’ 10’’, muscular, likes walks down 4th Avenue and listening to people’s problems. I love art, especially sculpture. I joined VOICES to expand my artistic comprehension.
(VOICES Photo/Lilliana Lopez)
Thursday, December 3rd, 2009
Michelle Rogers, 17, Tucson High Magnet School
I had never heard of VOICES until one of my friends told that she was going to apply, so I came with her to apply. At first I didn’t know what to expect when I got the job, but now I have a ton a fun working with the [...]
Thursday, December 3rd, 2009
Hello VOICES friends! This is Katie (writing director) again. I’m sitting here at my desk in our EXTREMELY COLD office staring at the cork board on my bookshelf. I’ve got my VOICES press pass hanging up, a list of everyone’s phone extensions, a business card for a VOICES alum’s portrait photography business…and a list of [...]
