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Extraordinary Teen Awards 2023

Greatness comes in many forms, whether it’s pioneering research, soul-bearing works of art or the simple gift of making people laugh. Meet this year’s exemplary students.

After Papa Was Gone

After my father's death, the songs of nature and lazy Sundays were reminders of things unsaid.

Her Novel Gives Formerly Enslaved People a Voice

Amina Luqman-Dawson's 'Freewater' won both a Coretta Scott King book prize and the 2023 John Newbery Medal for best children’s book.

Meet the Host of DC101’s ‘Elliot in the Morning’ Show

You may not recognize him in the grocery store, but you might have heard him on the air.

‘I’m Supposed to Be Doing This’

What one Arlington executive learned during an adult gap year in Mexico.

A Meditation on the Perils of Being Tall

Height has its advantages, sure. But I'd really like to stop whacking my head on stuff.

Jilted on the Job

Sometimes professional relationships run their course. Like that time a client broke up with me via drunk text.

‘When You Take Pride in Your Work, People See That’

Arlington's Floyd Washington is an essential worker in more ways than one.

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From Arlington to L.A. and Back

After 12 years, our West Coast adventure has come full circle. Turns out you CAN go home again.

‘You Can Be an American But Not Always Feel Like You’re Seen as One’

Asian Americans were underrepresented in the stories of Wendy Shang's youth. Now she’s writing the books she always wanted to read.

For Body Piercing, He’s Arlington’s Go-To Guy

Shop manager Blake Williams says the motivations that bring clients to CraigPokesU are often more than skin deep.

Extraordinary Teen Awards 2022

Life during Covid didn’t stop these graduates from achieving remarkable things. In some cases, it inspired them to reach even higher.