Stories from us!

As an alternative to school-based performances, the troupe is seeking student-generated videos on social-emotional learning (SEL) topics relevant to teens’ lives. Students, parents, teachers, and counselors can access the stories, articles, & videos online at home and at school via MWAH!’s Web site and social media accounts.

Landon in Chana
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Landon in Chana

Landon and Amaria Ballard on November 6, 2024, again visited the Chana Education Center – an alternative school for students from Ogle and Lee Counties and located in Chana, Illinois, southwest of Rockford.

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Let’s Meet Gus
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Let’s Meet Gus

The world saw a 17-year-old’s emotional and proud reaction to his father who was speaking August 21, 2024, at a national political convention in Chicago, for a few moments that transcended partisan politics. 

The teenager was Gus Walz, son of Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, who was accepting his party’s nomination for Vice-President of the United States.

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