BOSTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS TO HOLD
FIRST CONFERENCE FOR TEEN GIRLS ON MAY 8

Pine Manor College Hosts a Program
Designed by Girls for Girls

May, 1999

Chestnut Hill, MA, -

What: Boston Public Schools (BPS) and Pine Manor College will host the first Young Women's Conference on Saturday, May 8. The one-day conference is devoted to addressing issues that plague today's young teens. The topics to be discussed were chosen by a group of eighth grade girls and will cover teen pregnancy, peer pressure and gender equity. Information will also be given on where to find and how to use the resources available to young women.

The day will include workshops, self-esteem building exercises and speakers sharing their real-life experiences. Information about Safe & Drug Free Programs, Teen Pregnancy and HIV awareness will be reinforced throughout the day. Funding for this event has been provided by the Schott Foundation

Who: Over 300 young women, ages 12-14, from diverse schools and neighborhoods in the Boston community who want more information about these issues.

When: Saturday, May 8, 1999 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Where: Pine Manor College, 400 Heath Street, Chestnut Hill, MA

Contact:
Linn Parrish or
Alyssa Kautto
BSMG Worldwide
617-369-9200 or Pager 888-975-7813

Kimberley Pyles
Pine Manor College
(617) 731-7089

Tracey Lynch
Boston Public Schools
Pager 617-635-4500