What do College-age mentors say about Body Electric?
I always told them (my students) how proud I am of them and how could I not? Heart, soul and time went into these projects and as the projects grew to completion, the maturity and passion unfolded in each of them. I think that even the more negative incidences turned into positive learning experiences for the kids. When Nick Shedosky [teen musician who had a meth problem and is recovering] finished his time in front of the camera and I asked him, “So, I bet this is a whole different high than what you were singing about, eh?” — his answer was, “This is the best high I’ve had yet.” It was clear that these kids were getting something valuable that they will carry with them for the rest of their lives. For this reason, I believe it is effective. While it won’t grab every student like it grabbed Nick, they all will walk away with something. – Courtney Crane, intern I went to a smaller high school similar to the ones that we’re working with and I know I didn’t have a lot of opportunities t
