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First Question Ever for the Ladue-Frontenac Patch Teen Peer Panel

MICDS freshman Rebecca "Becky" Antony is the first to step to the plate.

Eleven teenagers from five local high schools: MICDS, John Burroughs, Ladue, Villa Duchesne and St. Joseph's Academy have agreed to serve on the first ever Ladue-Frontenac Patch Teen Peer Panel.

The charge of the panel is to both suggest topics for discussion, then step in and offer their views to get the discussion going.

The goal of the panel is for fellow students to voice their opinions. Lively discussions are anticpated as we move through the entire school year.

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Our first to step to the plate is freshman Becky Antony of MICDS.

Becky has some views about social media. She posed this question to the group: "Are there any significant benefits to the widespread usage of social media sites such as Facebook and Twitter, or are they just a waste of time?

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Most would agree that is a hot topic and a good place to start. We expect that teenagers in the community will have finite views and be able to comment directly concerning Becky's question.

So the time is right to join in on the discussion.


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