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THE FEED
by Grandville Avenue Arts and Humanities Press Club (GAAH Press Club) on Friday Mar 4th, 2011 07:11pm in NONPROFITS 
/Mary M.
Leer este artículo en español | Read this article in Spanish
The purpose of the Press Club at the Cook Arts Center is to provide youth in the Grandville Avenue neighborhood with the opportunity to find, develop and share their creative voices. Mary M. is a member of the GAAH Press Club, and below is the autobiography she wrote from a third-person perspective.
Mary M. is 11 years old, and a student at Knapp Charter Academy. She recently became a Junior reporter for The Rapidian. She has a great sense of style and is a master at designing her dream clothes. She speaks two languages, Spanish and English. Her family is Dominican. She is very goofy and funny.
The GAAH Press Club, a program of the Cook Arts Center, provides youth in the Grandville Avenue neighborhood with the opportunity to find, develop and share their creative voices. Being a member of the Press Club not only empowers youth by helping them develop their sense of self but also encourages them to become creative problem solvers, enhance communication skills and increase their chances of continuing on to higher education. Through the Press Club, neighborhood youth can also raise awareness about local events and happenings that are important to members of the local community.
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