About Susannah Sharpless

Age: 15

Stories by Susannah

It's part of their culture

By Kate Dolan, 18, Celia Ristow, 15, Susannah Sharpless, 14, Erin Tuckman, 14

Many American teenagers would be uncomfortable joining their mom and dad over a glass of wine at the dinner table but might drive away in the family car to chug beers at a party with their friends. European adolescents, on the other hand, may sip wine at a family dinner and then tell their parents they are going to a teen beer party later -- by subway. Why the differences?

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.

Photos by Susannah

Kyle Vest 18, is a student at Indiana University Herron School of Art and Design Saturday school.