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“I am only one; but still I am one. I cannot do everything, but still I can do something; I will not refuse to do the something I can do.” – Romiette 1987
Introduction According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the Massachusetts year 2000 estimated population is 6,200,000, ranking 13th in population size compared to the other 49 states[1]. Youth age 19 years and under represent 27 percent of the total population in Massachusetts with youth ages 11 to 15 comprise 26 percent of the youth population, youth ages 16 to 17 represent 10 percent of youth, and youth ages 18 to 19 encompass an additional 10 percent of the youth population1. The Census Bureau approximates that by 2002, the population of youth aged 17 years and under will increase by 5 percent, representing an increase of almost 70,000 youth1. The Census Bureau further estimates the Massachusetts population of young people between 14 and 17 years old will increase 30 percent by 2005, representing an increase of approximately 87,000 youth1.
Boston is a well know and thriving metropolitan. It is the capital and largest city of Massachusetts and attracts millions of tourists from around the world each year. Boston’s communities are very diverse and consist of many
“I am only one; but still I am one. I cannot do everything, but still I can do something; I will not refuse to do the something I can do.” – Romiette 1987
Introduction According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the Massachusetts year 2000 estimated population is 6,200,000, ranking 13th in population size compared to the other 49 states[1]. Youth age 19 years and under represent 27 percent of the total population in Massachusetts with youth ages 11 to 15 comprise 26 percent of the youth population, youth ages 16 to 17 represent 10 percent of youth, and youth ages 18 to 19 encompass an additional 10 percent of the youth population1. The Census Bureau approximates that by 2002, the population of youth aged 17 years and under will increase by 5 percent, representing an increase of almost 70,000 youth1. The Census Bureau further estimates the Massachusetts population of young people between 14 and 17 years old will increase 30 percent by 2005, representing an increase of approximately 87,000 youth1.
Boston is a well know and thriving metropolitan. It is the capital and largest city of Massachusetts and attracts millions of tourists from around the world each year. Boston’s communities are very diverse and consist of many
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