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by Maria M.T., 17 (New Jersey)

We have put together a special issue of Bridge Ink featuring interview stories written by teens who participated in The Interview Project during the summer of 2024. This project required teens to interview notable citizens from Blue Dot Social & Community Wellness and document the stories they want to preserve.

HANNAH C., 17 || a multitude of drops: Andrew D’Amico
TANISHA SHVETAL D., 16 || smile wider, love harder, dream bigger: Laurie Grubaugh
NIYOOSHA RAZA N., 17 || occupational therapy and beyond: Jenny Loshiavo
MARGAUEX P., 16 || the social girl: Victoria Billyard
ANANYA R., 16 || from spark to community: Chrissy D’Amico
ANJALI S., 15 || strength through community: Lauren Payer
ANJALI S., 15 || empowering others with love: Kaylin Torres
SOPHIA S., 15 || stitching together a life of passion and purpose: Marissa