Adolescents

Adolescent Program: The YMCA

In the early 1900’s, the YMCA was founded for young Christian boys. They had spiritual and physical programs. Their major physical program was swimming and their major spiritual program was a church session for the family. In order for members to go in they had to pay $1.00 at the door. In conclusion, the YMCA was a place for young boys to have spiritual and physical things to do.

Now in 1997, the Tarrytown YMCA has changed. It is for people of any age and any religion. They have more physical programs. They have swimming, aerobics, karate, basketball and ballet. They don’t have any spiritual programs. Also on Saturday nights they have a program called Saturday Night Live for 7-9th graders. It is from 8:00-10:45pm. During that time you can do anything a regular member would do for only a dollar. Their price for a membership has raised. A membership for a student is $50.00 and a membership for an adult is $360 per year. In conclusion, the YMCA has many more programs than it had in 1904, and it is open and welcome to anyone.

Produced by Nina

50’s & Today - Styles of Adolescents

The styles worn by adolescents in the 1950’s are different from now. Teachers were interviewed to learn about the styles of the 1950’s.

The shoes they wore in the 1950’s are much different than what we wear today. In the 1950’s, teenagers wore penny loafers and now they wear sneakers .

The pants they wore in the 50’s are different than the pants we wear now. In the 50’s they wore Bermuda shorts and now they wear baggy pants.

The shirts they wore in the 1950’s were way different than the shirts we wear now. In the 50’s they wore button down tailored shirts and now they wear a lot of colorful and baggy shirts. Tommy Hilfiger and Boss shirts are the popular brands today.

Teenagers today are more fashionable.

Produced by Gustavo