by Terrie Lynn Bittner | Dec 31, 2012 | Famous Mormon Teens
Few high school students turn their backs on full scholarships to college, particularly if they are seen as championship-quality athletes. Alex Simms talked to coaches and gave it a lot of thought, but in the end, he chose to honor a promise he’d made to God since he...
by Terrie Lynn Bittner | May 29, 2012 | Famous Mormon Teens
Ever since Jabari Parker landed on the cover of Sports Illustrated, everyone has been talking about him. The high school basketball star from Chicago is attracting attention for a lot of reasons. He is an extraordinary player being sought after by major colleges. His...
by Terrie Lynn Bittner | Dec 26, 2011 | Famous Mormon Teens, Jesus Christ, Mormonism, Service
David Archuleta, the pop star who became world famous after coming in second on American Idol, made a surprising announcement during a Christmas concert in Utah. He is putting his career on hold for two years to become a missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of...
by | May 19, 2011 | Blog, famous Mormons, Mormon Women, Mormonism, Obedience
The past few weeks, I’ve been discovering author Shannon Hale. Yes, I know I’m a little slow. She’s been a popular YA author for a long time, but I just learned about her. From the first book, I was hooked. First, a little about Shannon. Then I’ll tell you one of the...
by | Feb 28, 2011 | Blog, Famous Mormon Teens, Teen Life
Robert Nay, a teenage Mormon boy in Utah, created the most downloaded app, a game that is taking players by storm. What makes this accomplishment surprising is that he doesn’t work full-time for a major programming or gaming company. He doesn’t have time—he’s only...
