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11/5/02
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an abundant amount of kids that come from all over the place. The kids
who come are also very different from each other. There are many contrasting
cliques that are seen at the Squares. Kids of every different race can
be seen at this location. There are punks, people who are involved in
the hip-hop culture, kids who enjoy playing sports, graffiti writers
and any other kind of person you would hope to find. These kids come
from different schools, including Laguardia, Beacon, Environmental,
and York Preparatory and other schools in the remote area. |
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| The Squares is a great place for a kid to consume his or her time. It is a place to meet all different kinds of new people and hang out with friends. Despite its negative aspects, the Squares is probably going to stay this way for a number of years and remain a place for teen convergence. | |
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On
66th Street and Broadway, there is a meeting place for teenagers
from the neighboring schools in the area. In the late afternoon
the gray concrete sidewalks are covered with specks of gum and the
shadows of the kids in their commotion. An enormous amount of diversified
students converge there together after their long troublesome days
of enduring the turmoil from school. Kids sit on the cement planters
that cover the to discuss different topics. The trees hang over
the people as if they are also trying to listen to the conversation
and gossip. The sky shines a cool blue over the children and the
white clouds puff up with all the excitement from the kids. The
chatting of the teenagers flourishes the energy around Lincoln Center.
The place I am describing is called the "Squares." How
this name was invented and derived, I am unsure. Though, I think
that what influenced the name is either that it is in Lincoln Center
or because of all the square cement planters.
Kids come to the Squares for many different reasons. Teenagers go to
see their friends, hear the newest rumors and scandals that are going
on, hang out and grab a bite to eat. It's also a place for healthy relaxation.
Excitement can be obtained just from the company of friends instead
of gaining excitement by other motives.