Kristalyn

May 2011 28

Teen Poetry Corner: May Winners!

2011 Articles, Teens, Terrific Tales

by Teen Poets

These poems were mostly written by local teens who won our May Teen Talk poetry contest. The contest is generally open to anyone age 14-19 in the Kings River area, but when we got an entry from Texas we thought that was so cool we included hers in the winners this month. Take advantage of this chance to have your poem published online and available for everyone to read! Any subject or type of poem will be considered with 3 to 5 poems selected at the end of most months. Since it's Memorial Day weekend one of the winners we picked is a Memorial Day poem she wrote last year.

May 2011 2

Soul Surfer: Movie Review

2011 Articles, Books & Tales, Movies, Teens

by Kristalyn Patzkowski

I love reading books, and one of my favorite books is Bethany Hamilton’s autobiography, Soul Surfer. Now I can also say that one of my favorite movies is the big-screen adaption, which goes by the same name. The main reason why I consider this movie to be one of my favorites, is that it exemplifies the international inspiration Bethany Hamilton has been since her shark attack.

Mar 2011 12

Academic Decathlon: A Nerd & Proud of It!

2011 Articles, Contributors, Education, Reedley News, Teens

by Kristalyn Patzkowski

If you were to walk up to any one of my friends or classmates at Reedley High School and asked them to describe me they would probably say that I’m a nerd. As disturbing as that answer might first appear to be, it’s quite accurate! I am a NERD!!!

Dec 2010 18

Local Teens Christmas Poems

2010 Articles, Teens, Terrific Tales

by Valley Teens

Enjoy some Christmas/winter poems submitted by local teens.
San Francisco Christmas Kristalyn Patzkowski, 16, Junior Reedley High School
It’s December
And the air has turned,
For better or for worse.
The trees have shriveled,

Nov 2010 27

Pennies for Pirate Pete: A New Mascot for Reedley High School

2010 Articles, Contributors, Education, Reedley News, Teens

by Kristalyn Patzkowski

Just like at other high schools, fall is the busiest time of the year at Reedley High School, with football games, rallies, and band performances. And at all of these gathering, there is one thing you are sure to find -- school spirit! In fact, our Pirate pride is what gives so many students the motivation to be involved with school activities.

Nov 2010 6

Where Did You Go To School?: Interview with RHS Foreign Exchange Student

2010 Articles, Contributors, Education, Reedley News, Teens

by Kristalyn Patzkowski

Where did you go to school? I bet you went to a school in Reedley, or at least somewhere in the Valley. You’ve gone to the same school as generations before you and the generations that are yet to come. You’ve probably even had the some of the same friends that you had as a child. Same here!

Aug 2010 14

Charlie St. Cloud: Movie Review

Books & Tales, Movies, Teens

by Kristalyn Patzkowski

One preview caught my interest and, when asked if there was a movie I wanted to see, I had an immediate answer. I wanted to see Charlie St. Cloud, which stars Zac Efron, Charlie Tahan and Amanda Crew.

Jul 2010 31

Kristalyn’s Summer Adventure

2010 Articles, Teens

by Kristalyn Patzkowski

Before I tell you about this year's summer excursion, I need to revisit August 22nd of 2009. To anyone else, it was a regular Saturday -- the one day of the week to sleep in -- but not for me. I had been looking forward to this day so was not able to sleep late.

Jun 2010 5

Russian Legacy

2010 Articles, Reedley News, Teens

by Kristalyn Patzkowski

As both a writer and an artist, I am required to observe and examine situations from different points of views. In fact, I often find myself criticizing my own life. At first glance, it seems idealistic.

May 2010 29