Every poet has an inspiration and my inspiration is Maya Angelou. I like her poems because I can relate to them. She is so creative when she writes and to me it seems she writes from her heart and that's what every poet is meant to do. Here is one of the many poems that I like by her:

Touched by An Angel, by Maya Angelou

We, unaccustomed to courage exiles from delight

live coiled in shells of loneliness until love leaves its high holy temple

and comes into our sight to liberate us into life.

Love arrives and in its train come ecstasies

old memories of pleasure ancient histories of pain.

Yet if we are bold,love strikes away the chains of fear from our souls.

We are weaned from our timidity

In the flush of Love's light we dare be brave

And suddenly we see that love costs all we are and will ever be.

Yet it is only love which sets us free.

Trey Songz ft. Fabolous - Say Ahh

Most Famous Networking Sites by: Hillary& Jocelyn

Myspace, Facebook, Twitter, all these sites have most teenagers minds.

The top 10 most popular websites in order are Facebook, Myspace, Windows Live Spaces, Habbo, Friendster, Hi5, Tagged, Orkut, Flixster, and Netlog. Most of all these websites are worldwide meaning users all over the world use these websites. Mostly all teenagers spend their time on these websites. Some adults are hooked to these websites also.


Social networking is popular these days. There are websites that let you say things about yourself, share music, photos and videos and add friends. Social networking websites have attracted allot of users.

Jerking: What a CooL Dance : ) BY Hajinne

First off , for people who don`t know what Jerking is, it's a dance. Every kid and teenager is into it.

Jerking is very fun and COOL and hard to do. That's why some people have somebody else teach them. There are also a lot groups that Jerk, like The Power Rangers they are a group of boys. There is also Indigo Vanity, she is a girl that Jerks by herself and is very famous for what she does. Those 2 groups just don`t Jerk, they also rap and sing.

The music that people usually Jerk to is Hip-Hop , but more cussing in it. To us kids, it is actally good music like New Boyz, ThemPranger, Indigo Vanity, Pink Dollaz, Vixen Ent and more . They even have Jerking battles .

MS-13: One of The Fastest -Growing Gangs in the U.S., By: Sergio

MS-13 is one of the most violent gangs in Southern California.

MS-13 is Mara Salvatrucha . They're from Los Angeles. Its the fastest growing gang compared to others in the U.S.. MS-13 is from Southside of L.A.. MS-13 has over 3,000 gang members that watch over the border.

The gang controls the majority of smuggling (drugs, weapons, and people) that goes from Mexico to the United States. MS-13 is a dangerous gang, but I don't think the police will take the gang out anytime soon, because they're too big and too powerful.

Trey Songz Love Lost - VidoEmo - Emotional Video Unity

Trey Songz Love Lost - VidoEmo - Emotional Video Unity

Gospel, and Soul Music by: Marcus

Gospel and soul music, mainly gospel, helps me to relieve stress. It helps me meditate, and let out feelings. The three main gospel artist that i love are Kirk Franklin, Erica and Tina Camble AKA Mary Mary, and Marvin Sap. Their music touches my heart.

They have their own way of worshiping when it comes down to their music weather it hip hop, soft and mellow, or hard core, more into worship. I also have three main soul and R&B artist. they are Alisha Keys, Musiq Soulchild, and Maxwell.

Allot of times these types of music helps you to set your mind on peace and love. most of gospel music comes from the word of god, which is the Holt Bible. it helps me to just forget about my troubles, and forget about my worries, and have joy.

Gay pride by: Chelsea

Have you ever had the feeling that gay people were different well think again. Gays, Lesbians, and Straight are all alike we all want to have that feeling of being loved. Its just that they like the same gender but if they feel that's how they want to be loved then why should we discriminate. in my opinion gay people should not be looked at as any different then all the rest of us and they shouldn't have to go through life protested against they should have equal rights to live freely.

let there be no shame

no hate

no blame

support our friends

we are all the same

Gay or Straight

love is love

hearts beat the same

there is no shame

there is no one to blame

we are all the people

we all feel the same

we feel love

we want love

we want to feel love

By: Chelsea Murphey

Helpful Art By: Ramon

Art is one of the ways for people to communicate to the world by being positive and a little negative. Art is used by many people to tell a massage or story. I use art when I am not in the mood or mad at the world. I think famous artist made to calm people down and to take away stress. For example, look at Starry Night by Van Gogh. When I look at Starry Night, it makes fell nice and peaceful because of the yellow stars and the dark mountains.

Art is a great way to cheer people up when they are in a bad mood. People should make art when they are stressed. If you are in a bad mood right now you should go and make art. (The painting on top right is Starry Night and the one on the left top is a portrait of Van Gogh.)

!!polution in our ocean!! BY:Nancy & Jessie

Are you polluting our earth without even knowing it? Are our animals dying because of you?

we sometimes hear politicians say ''there's no water pollution problem anymore. we're done very well cleaning up our water. but you really think that there is no more pollution, do you litter? think about it.

your trash.

where does it go?think about it,If you litter a empty potato chip bag and six pack holder then it will rain and go to the ocean and will kill our fish and sea animals. If you want our earth to be clean and don't want to kill our animals. through trash away in a garbage can or vesicle. go the green away. go green

Lloyd Polite .....

Like seriously, who doesn't like Lloyd? Not Lloyd Banks just Lloyd the sexy singer... He's the best male singer ever! Lloyd recently have a new album called Lessons In Love. My opinion is that this new album he has is the best he has ever made! Lloyd's name is exciting to say, Lloyd Polite Jr...... when he was a child he fell in love with performing with a successful recording career,business savvy and a connection to the community, Lloyd is one young person on which youth has clearly not been wasted. Who wouldn't like Lloyd?! Lloyd was born in New Orleans. Lloyd performing arts and education not only helped him home his natural born talent.

So Trey Song is ...... BY ` Dakierra and Hajinni

Okay so Trey Song's is the most GAY popular singer out now and he is just getting better and better. So me and my partner share a few facts with every one who's on the Trey day team. Trey songs was born and raised in Tremaine Aldon, Never son he was a military brat,Trey Songs really liked to sing when he was 15 he met the producer Troy Taylor. The producer Troy invited Trey Songs to go live in New Jersey so he can focus on music .Trey Songs went to music boot camp and he completed it.Trey Songz first album was "I Just Gotta Make It" came out in 1555 . Some of his top 0 singles where "Girl Tonight " , "Last Time ", and "Can't Help But Wait " . Trey Songs is very GAY awesome and he has allot more FAME coming his way. ! We personal think Trey Songz is getting better better every song he makes.

You Said by: Chelsea

you said you loved me
you said you cared
but when i turned around
you were not there
i waited for you long enough
you put me through hell
and never gave up
you pushed and pulled
and played with my heart
the moment you said
we will never be apart
now i am looking at you
dead in your eyes
and all along
you were telling me lies
ill never forget what you
put me through
in the end, just to let you know
i will always love you
rain,
sleet,
and snow

Estelle American Boy Feat. Kanye West Video - VidoEmo - Emotional Video Unity - Download Mp4 3gp Flv Of This Video

Estelle American Boy Feat. Kanye West Video - VidoEmo - Emotional Video Unity - Download Mp4 3gp Flv Of This Video

Butterfly Enterprises® By: Tony

My paycheck was $260 dollars this December. That was from my work with Butterfly Enterprises.

Butterfly Enterprises is a student-run business that produces embroidery, jewelry, napkins, and note cards. The business is supervised by three very dedicated volunteers. Students along with the volunteers go to different events around San Diego County to sell their products. Then on Wednesdays, make the things people ordered.

I have stuck with Butterfly Enterprises for almost a year not only for the fat paycheck, but for the lessons I've learned such as: patience, self reliance, people skills, and a work ethic. Even though I will be leaving Monarch for a regular high school I hope to continue working for the business.

What Art Means To Me, by Keanna

As painter myself I HATE art. The only art that I'm really into is the Jackson Pollock style.

I really like his style because its messing and colorful. His style will never bore me.

To me art is a way I can express myself. When I look at a painting I stare and stare and stare until I know what the painter is trying to say. when I paint, I stay focused on what I want the painting to look like. That focus helps me paint really well.

When I paint I am into what I'm doing. All the colors mean different things to me. I want to become the newer version of Jackson Pollock and the female version.

Physically Active Teens Staying Out Of Trouble by Aundray

Teens who stay active, participating in any sport from football to skateboarding, are less likely to smoke, drink or take really bad health risks and get into trouble.

The article is about teens staying out of trouble by playing sports and doing something productive in life, and how they are less likely to join a gang.

Weather wepons are much closer than you think. Kaari1412

People have been evolving since the beginning of time. cave men made the rough drafts of the tools we use today and we will only continue to grow in our imagination. As we turn our thoughts into a reality we start to wonder how far we can or should go. We are getting closer and closer to making ourselves too powerful, making too many dreams reality's, and one day the power we obtain will be the thing to destroy us.





Until then we continue to go further into our brains to pull out unreal designs. This time or time in the future we are getting closer to making a distant dream into a reality straight out the pages of fiction. Ever since the beginning of time people have wanted to control the things that seem to control them. Like the Egyptians praying to the god of the sun. Of course the thing we want to do is control the weather.



To be able to sling lightning around and wipe things off the map without lifting a finger. There are the normal questions to be asked like the obvious if it fell into the wrong hands conundrum. But think of the good it could do (and of course the bad). Think of how this could give rain when we have a drought (or make a drought to shut down agricultural trade.) This is of course a skill not perfected and we are taking steps to make it more real. As of now we have perfected the art of cloud seeding the control of how much rain falls or where it falls.



Cloud seeding was created of course by an American by the name of Vincent Schrieffer on November 13, 1946. The largest cloud seeding plant in the world is in (Shockingly) China and they use it basically every day to increase the amount of rain in arid areas. That is causing problems with neighboring countries. They accuse China of “stealing rain” or redirecting rain that was meant for them. The government uses cloud seeding all the time without you knowing for example China used their weather control to cook up a nice day in the normally cloudy Beijing right before the 2008 Olympic Games.



China had 30 airplanes, 4,000 rocket launchers, and 7,000 anti-aircraft guns to stop rain.(no exaggeration) Each system would shoot various chemicals into any threatening clouds to shrink rain drops before they reached the stadium. Obviously something this big should have (and deserves) conspiracy. Ours is H.A.A.R.P the High Frequency Active Aurora Research Program. If we develop weapons out of this they will be behind it. They’ve been blamed for earth quakes, tornado's, floods, and just about every other weather related thing you can think of. More recently the Haiti and Chile earthquakes. Still these are just rumors, vary far out rumors. In short if weapons were to arise H.A.A.R.P would be the one to make them.

But there is good news, on May 18, 1977 we (the U.S) signed a contract saying we wouldn't use the weather for aggressive purposes. So don't worry were safe for now.

Its NOT worth your time listeing to Estelle ! BY Hajinne & Dakierra

We chose to do Estelle because she is very ugly & we don't like her music at all. Her music SUCKS and so does her style. She doesn't dress up to date and she doesn't really know how to sing.

The one song that was all right was '' American Boy "; probably the BEST thing about " American Boy " is that Kayne West raps in it.We don't mean to be rude, but she just not the greatest.

When Estelle changes her songs and outfits then maybe she'll be up to date and cool, and maybe we'll buy her CD.

Time in Juvenile Hall by Jacob

I never thought I would ever go to juvenile hall. And spent close to four years in and out of there.

I was involved in about 15 fights, some really serious during the four years I was there. There are too many gangs ,too little space, and allot of anger.

In four years I had five black eyes.Now that I have been out a few months, I keep to myself allot, I am more cautious and most of the time take responsibility for my actions. I learned hanging out with the wrong crowd can get you into trouble.

Photo: Jailed "vato" by Jorge

Destiny by: Chelsea

Its the way you know just what to say

to make my whole day bright

Its the way you guess what i will say

and always get it right

Its the way your hands fit right into mine

as if fate says we`re meant to be

Its the way we`re so alike

to loose my own identity

Its the way i feel when you touch my

face and kiss away the pain

Its the way all your imperfections

make me go insane

Its the way you always look at me

to let me know you care

Its the way i only glance at you

but then begin to stare

Its just the way you are

The way its meant to be

Its the way that "You and I"

are in the stars...

Its destiny.

Expressing Myself With Poetry, by Chelsea

Have you ever wondered if there was a way to express your feelings in a way that helps you? Try poetry.

Poetry is a very helpful way to express your feelings and not have to act them out. For example, the type of feelings you can express are love, fear, anger, happiness, etc. You can say how you love someone, how someone broke your heart. There is just an endless cycle of topics. I use poetry myself at times when I have to say something but no one is around to talk to, and it helps me a lot.

Hopefully, you will try poetry one day to see if you like it. I can promise you will like or maybe even love poetry.


Careless A poem by Chelsea









Careless mistakes
Careless memories
My teenage life breaks down in front of me.
I only wanted to have fun.
I only wanted to try it once.
Why did they try to hurt me?
They said it would be fun.
Yet, they lied.
I thought they were my friends,
I thought I could trust them.
They only cared about themselves.
Now I'm addicted,
addicted to careless things and to careless people.
I know it was my fault but why did I have to be so...
Careless?