“A Teen’s Take” column for Nov. 29, 2012

“In a time of increased cultural mingling, racial and religious violence is unacceptable. It is up to the new generation of young people to step up and make a stand for peace and understanding across all creeds for the world we are to inherit. A time for rest will come when there are no more white hoods, no battered women, and no more hungry children.”

Age: 17

School: Baton Rouge Magnet High School, senior

Parents: Mark and Laura St. Amand

FAVORITES:

Book: “The Winds of War” by Herman Wouk

TV show: “Doctor Who”

Movie: “The Lord of the Rings: Return of the King”

Music: Simon and Garfunkel, Regina Spektor and musical theater (“Hair,” “South Pacific,” “The Book of Mormon,” “Brigadoon,” “Hairspray”)

Hangout: Barnes & Noble

Role model: Michelle Obama

Extra: She is on the Baton Rouge High Girls Varsity Soccer team, the Baton Rouge High Festival Singers and the Ballroom Dance Club at Baton Rouge High.

William Taylor

Assistant People editor