Musician Nora An finds happiness and community with Maine Youth Rock Orchestra “It’s taught me to become a different person. I become very sassy on
Category: The Girls Issue
Keep Going
Alissah Paquette’s unshakeable values and ability to self-advocate have helped her through when the going got rough Before the age of 12, Alissah Paquette self-funded
Second Chances
Lauren Cornelio, suicide prevention advocate “Depression is real,” says Lauren Cornelio, an 18-year-old graduating senior at Spruce Mountain High School in Jay. “I had people
The Magic Outdoors
Lucia Daranyi finds challenge, adventure and the utmost rewards in nature Lucia Daranyi’s love for the outdoors has led her from her own backyard to
Sights Set
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Competitive rifle shooter Erin Schnupp hopes to one day compete in the summer Olympics “Oh, that’s not a real sport.” Erin Schnupp is accustomed
Sing It Out
Nikki Iriza finds comfort and joy through singing Having been through more upheaval and heartache than your average teen, 17-year-old Nicole Iriza of Westbrook knows firsthand
Girls Cause a Ruckus
Hardy Girls Healthy Women empowers girls to speak up and change the world When the cofounders of Hardy Girls Healthy Women—Karen Heck, Lynn Cole and Dr. Lyn
Devoted to Dance
Isis Schwellenbach shares her love of ballet For the seven young women in Portland Ballet’s CORPS Program, the commitment to dance has to be strong.
