Billy Hallowell was born on September 28, 1983. He was born in Rochester, New York and is an only child. Since he was young he has wanted to be a journalist and in August of 2002 he will be moving to New York City to begin college at Mount Saint Vincent.
Teen Web Online came about in December of 1999 when Billy decided to take action after the Columbine shooting in April of that year. The idea for an interactive web site came about after numerous discussions and plans to create an interactive talk show in which a massive amount of funding was needed.
Since the launch of Teen Web Online Billy has had many amazing honors and experiences. Teen Web Online has gained the support of MTV, SHiNE, and many other organizations. In 2002 Billy was offered his own column on SHiNE.com which is published bi-weekly called "Hallowed Ground." He has appeared in COSMO Girl Magazine and in the winter of 2002 he was officially added to "The Wall of Tolerance." "The Wall of Tolerance" is a structure being built in Montgomery, Alabama for those who have worked to end discrimination in our world. The honor was offered to Billy by Morris Dees and Rosa Parks, who is co-chairing the Tolerance Project.
Billy Hallowell plans to major in journalism while at St. Vincent, and he plans to continue his work on Teen Web Online. Stay tuned for THE PEACE BOOK, bring published by Penguin Books in September of 2002. The book marks the one year anniversary of 9/11. The book's author, Tucker Shaw, examines 9/11 and it's effect on teens. The book also covers Teen Web Online and Billy Hallowell's efforts. |
