About Meher Ahmad

Age: 17

Stories by Meher

	Carmel student visits suffering homeland By Meher Ahmad, 14 L ike many people, I am affected by my environment. I didn't realize how much until my family's latest trip to Pakistan in December. Both of my parents are Pakistani, and I was born there. My family moved to the United States when I was 5. Growing up in Carmel has never been hard for me. Even though I am a Pakistani citizen, I have rarely felt out of place and was always proud to tell others that
	College costs challenge students to be resourceful By Izaak Hayes, 15, Meher Ahmad, 14 C ollege is a dream that many people have for themselves and for their children. But how does that dream translate into reality? With the rising costs of higher education, the college application process can cause many sleepless nights for students and their families. Peter Carey, a North Central High School graduate, thought he was lucky -- his parents had started a trust fund for him when he was
	Off the wall By Meher Ahmad, 16, Laura Mangan, 13, Susannah Sharpless, 15 A class of young graffiti artists stood in an art studio, painting, airbrushing, and observing one another create art. Canvases, paint bottles, T-shirts and sculptures filled the tables and counters. “Get Low” by rapper Flo Rida blared in the background.