I was very quiet and shy before I became {#blank#}1{#/blank#} member of the Teen Board. At my first meeting, I remember that the Teen Board members really {#blank#}2{#/blank#} (encourage) me to speak, as I was quiet {#blank#}3{#/blank#}the whole meeting. It was then that I realized my opinion did matter and people wanted to hear my opinion. That really improved my confidence and self-worth.

    {#blank#}4{#/blank#} (Be) a member of the Teen Board has helped me develop my voice around my friends, and that's {#blank#}5{#/blank#} (especial) true at school. One day, I saw a student being bullied (恐吓) by a big boy. I came to the boy and asked him {#blank#}6{#/blank#} (stop). There's no doubt (无疑) that the confidence I had gotten from the Teen Board helped me stand up.

    I joined the Teen Board {#blank#}7{#/blank#} I knew that the teens on the board would be a good influence. I also thought that many of them had probably faced similar school situations and knew that they would be a good support system.

    {#blank#}8{#/blank#} to the Teen Board, I become a more positive person. I no {#blank#}9{#/blank#}feel sorry for myself. Now, I'm a self-confident girl. And I want to {#blank#}10{#/blank#} my experience with others.

—Have a good{#blank#}1{#/blank#}(旅行) !