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contributors
publisher Pam Mashburn
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editor Abby Basinger
copy editor Jennifer Kornegay
mo me nts
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art director Erika Tracy
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Jump into the picture
with your teen (even
sans make-up!) before
prom. It’s a moment to
remember with them.
writers Caitlin Howell, Crystal Strickland
research and copy Carole Sides
sales Stacie Berry
photography
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Nicole Marie Photography
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distribution LeAnne Thomas
ately, I find myself frequently saying, “Who Knew?!” The more I research
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is too much to learn.
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contents
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in each issue:
feature.
Hope you enjoy the prom
at the parent
This is Spencer and me
homecoming.
paparazzi session before
6
JOB SHADOWING
10
WHAT I KNOW NOW
12
LIFE 101: College Savings
16
FEATURES
20
TEEN
SPOTLIGHTS
W ISE WORDS
H
APPY + HEALTHY
KIRBY TURNAGE
Teen Skincare: Acne Answers
PARENTS’ GUIDE
TO PROM
30
ON CAMPUS
10 College A dmissions
Urban Legends
34
on the
cover
28
STUDENT CAR
INSURANCE
20
PARENTS’ GUIDE
TO PROM
4
GEAR UP: prom essentials
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Jentzen Crook, daughter
of Jill & Russ Layne,
and her friend Austin
Ray attend Prattville High
School. Photography
by Bryan Carter.