Learn by Doing: Arizona 4-H Offers Kids Hands-On Experience Developing Essential Skills
By Sondra Barr What started out as an excuse to get backyard chickens led the Odello family to 4-H. In the process, the family has discovered the joy of developing essential life skills and putting those skills to work. When ...
Role of a Lifetime: Scottsdale 10-Year-Old Steps into the Spotlight as Young Cosette in “Les Mis”
Laney Hoekstra brings heart to role in "Les Mis" At just 10 years old, Laney Hoekstra is no stranger to the spotlight, but she’ll soon step into her biggest role yet in Places! Productions’ “Les Misérables School Edition.” “I wanted ...
Bright Idea: Nicholas Interviews Light Impresario Sammy Pratt
Light impresario Sammy Pratt is interviewed by Nicholas Bubeck I got to meet one of the brothers behind the Pratt Brothers Christmas & Holiday Spectacular and winners of the ABC show, “The Great Christmas Light Fight.” When I met Sammy ...
Epic Kids December 2022
Introducing the December 2022 issue of Epic Kids. Enjoy! Click on the photo above to view the December 2022 issue of Epic Kids. We welcome feedback and story suggestions. Let us know about the epic kids you know in the ...
World Cup Fever: Nicholas Interviews Former Pro Soccer Player Mike Enfield
Hi, I’m Nicholas, your monthly Epic Kids columnist. I’m a third-grade CEO. Our family friend happens to be a former pro soccer player. I got the chance to interview him about his career and the World Cup happening this year. ...
Cooking Up Careers: Student-Run Avenue 27 Turns Culinary Curiosity into Award-Winning Restaurant Experience at DVUSD
By Shay Moser Chef and Culinary Instructor Ryan Mattheis is familiar with Deer Valley Unified School District’s Barry Goldwater High School. He’s also familiar with restaurant work as a former sous chef, eatery assistant manager, catering company chef/partner, and resort catering ...
Epic Kids November 2022
Introducing the November 2022 issue of Epic Kids. Enjoy! Click on the photo above to view the November 2022 issue of Epic Kids. We welcome feedback and story suggestions. Let us know about the epic kids you know in the ...
A Journey of Hope and Healing: How Your Family Can Help a Brave Valley Kid
A Journey of Hope and Healing: How Your Family Can Help a Brave Valley Kid By Michelle Talsma Everson Photos Courtesy of the Armer Foundation and the Burkhart family Andrew Burkhart, 15, and his family haven’t always had an easy ...
Sports Legends: Pro Baseball Players Sit Down for Interview with 7-Year-Old
Sports Legends Pro baseball players sit down for interview with 7-year-old. Hi, I’m Nicholas, your monthly Epic Kids columnist. I’m a third-grade CEO and this month I’m writing about my brother’s experience interviewing Hall of Fame Arizona Diamondback legends Randy ...
All American: 8-Year-Old Khalid Navarro Shines On and Off the Track
For as long as Khalid Navarro can remember, he has loved sports. He’s played soccer, football, and baseball and excelled at all of them. It wasn’t until recently his dad suggested he run track to increase his speed on the ...
Epic Kids October 2022
Introducing the October 2022 issue of Epic Kids. Enjoy! Click on the photo above to view the October 2022 issue of Epic Kids. We welcome feedback and story suggestions. Let us know about the epic kids you know in the ...
Pull-Ups for Beginners
By Linkan Marler Hey everyone, hope the school year has been good to you so far. For me, things have been stressful with chores, homework, and football practice. Good thing I know something that can help blow off steam––working out! ...
All the World’s a Stage: 13-Year-Old Zack Desmangles Performs
All The World’s a Stage By Michelle Talsma Everson Photos Courtesy of Karli Kemper of State 48 Theatre Company and Felix-Albert Desmangles Eighth grader Zack Desmangles, 13, dreams of being an actor when he grows up. But, instead of that ...
Talking Shop: Third-Grader Nicholas Bubeck Interviews Chris Gronkowski, NFL Player Turned CEO of Ice Shaker
Hi, I’m Nicholas, your monthly Epic Kids columnist. I’m a third-grade CEO and I had the cool opportunity to interview Chris Gronkowski. Chris is one of five Gronkowski brothers: Rob, Gordie Jr., Dan, and Glenn. The only one who ...
Bibliophile: Phoenix Teen Finds Fame with Her Love of Books
By Shay Moser Hunkered down with not as much to do, local teen Avery Fin turned to TikTok during the COVID-19 lockdowns. The video-sharing platform leaped in popularity during the pandemic, with an astounding 850 million downloads in 2020. Before ...
Epic Kids, September 2022
Introducing the September 2022 issue of Epic Kids. Enjoy! Click on the photo above to view the September 2022 issue of Epic Kids. We welcome feedback and story suggestions. Let us know about the epic kids you know in the ...
Third-grade CEO and Epic Kids columnist Nicholas Bubeck Interviews Chris Gronkowski, NFL Player turned CEO of Ice Shaker
Hi, I’m Nicholas, your monthly Epic Kids columnist. I’m a third-grade CEO and I had the cool opportunity to interview Chris Gronkowski. Chris is one of five Gronkowski brothers: Rob, Gordie Jr., Dan, and Glenn. The only one who didn’t ...
Charlie Duffy, Star Softball Player, Named UCP of Central Arizona Youth Ambassador of the Year
Star Softball Player Named UCP of Central Arizona Youth Ambassador of the Year Fifteen-year-old Charlie Duffy inspires people both on and off the field with her perseverance in the face of adversity. “Your daughter has cerebral palsy,” may be one ...