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A Peer's Perspective on the Affects of Drugs

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Looking for an exhilarating natural high? Ever thought about martial arts? If not, this might just inspire you to do so. Coming up July 7^th, is the North East Open, one of the largest and most anticipated tournaments in the martial arts world! This year the event will take place in Albany, New York, but features competitors and spectators from all over the country. Dozens of the regions highest ranking, most prestigious and most experienced martial arts masters and school owners have all come together to help make this event a huge success. Competition events include forms, weapons, sparring, self-defense, team demo, and breaking.

The event's goal is to open up competitors' eyes to the beauty and strength of all different styles of martial arts, rather than offering a competition with the attitude of "finding out who is best". Check out this video clip from last year"s tournament, pretty amazing what these competitors can do!

Kelly Frank
Manager of Marketing and Communications

5th Annual Switchfoot Bro-Am

Now if you happen to reside on the west coast, you may want to check out this year's Switchfoot Bro-Am event taking place Saturday, June 27^th, at Moonlight beach in Encinitas. This annual event features a surf contest, bands, shopping and a FREE concert by Switchfoot (the band featured in Natural High 3) later in the afternoon! Check out their myspace page for additional details. If you come, make sure to stop by and say hi; Natural High will be there with some goodies!

A New Natural High: Paddle Surfing!

Paddle surfing. The name itself sounds interesting enough. But what is it? Paddle surfing (or paddle boarding) is a Hawaiian sport that dates back to the '40s in Kauai. It supposedly originated when Waikiki surfers stood upright on their boards so they could photograph tourists. Unlike traditional surfing, stand-up paddle surfing doesn't require massive ocean waves. You can catch a wave, but you can also cruise along a river or lake. A stand-up paddle board is usually between nine and eleven feet long, accompanied by a paddle that is about six inches taller than your height. You don't have to live near a beach to try paddle surfing; places like Bend, Oregon (a major paddle surfing spot) are just as fun! Try looking around your area for lessons or to rent gear!

Check out this video on how to paddle surf!

A Peer's Perspective on the Affects of Drugs

"Drugs definitely affect the lives of teens using. The kids that I know use drugs do not get very good grades. They have friends, but they mostly hang out with other users. The kids that don't do drugs prefer not to hang out with ones that do. As far as love life goes, one of my friends that does not do drugs had issues with her boyfriend because he was doing drugs, and she was really worried about him. It definitely got in the way of their relationship because she felt like she couldn't trust him. Physically, doing drugs is not very attractive either because it causes bad skin and teeth. I don't see any positives to doing drugs; I only see negatives."
- Anonymous Student Contributor

Natural High 4 Talent Showcase - Anna Rawson

Anna Rawson: golfer, model, and journalist. The 27-year-old Australian began playing golf at age 13, and was selected for the Australian National team at age 18. She was recruited by the University of Southern California in 2000, and helped the team win its first national golf championship in USC history. She graduated from USC with a BA in Communications and a minor in Fine Arts. In 2007, Anna qualified for the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) after many top ten and top twenty finishes on the Ladies European Tour. Her modeling career began at age 16 when she was a finalist in the Australian "Dolly" Magazine cover contest. She continues to model for many high-end fashion labels, and also writes for numerous golf magazines across the world. Golf, fashion, modeling, and writing are Anna?s ways to stay naturally high.