I am sixteen and I go to Pueblo Magnet High School. I work at Voices because it’s unique and not a lot of places in this country will let you write a story about what you feel and what you want the public to know. I am excited to be published.

I’ve always had a passion for writing, but never considered journalism or photography. I decided to write my story on Christian Rap in Tucson. Working at Voices opened my mind to thinking about my career. Voices is not only a workplace, but also a place to learn and meet Tucson’s youth.

Dillon has not been living in Tucson for long, but he’s already accustomed to his surroundings. Dillon was born on January 13, 1992 in Lakenheath, England. From then on he has lived in Washington and Wyoming. Dillon currently attends Amphitheater High School. This year was the first time his writing had been published.

All my life I wanted better schooling; I personally believe that you can’t succeed without an education. From my personal experiences in the developing nations of Liberia and Nigeria, schools in Tucson are much better. Working at Voices is educational; I learn how to be a better writer and photographer.

I hope that whoever reads my story will be able to understand and relate to my experiences. I felt I needed my article published, as much as I needed that daily espresso shot. If it wasn’t for some outstanding individuals’ help and my welcoming work environment, I never would’ve expressed myself so easily.

Once again I found myself coming back to Voices. It’s been a pleasure working with everyone who loves writing and I look forward to studying more journalism. It’s the best a teenager can ever have; we have access to the newspaper and a lot of chances for our work to be published.