Tattoos of TA

 

In just one class (our G1 Journalism block), 5 out of 14 students have at least one tattoo. Three more plan to get one in the near future. Statistics posted on Statistics Brain suggest that this reflects national averages. According to an article written by Rebecca Lake there is a growing number of young adults aged from 18-24 are said to have at least 1 tattoo. They have come to a number of about 20% of adults aged 18 and up have 1 tattoo.

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Name: Allie Hanright

Age: 18

When was it done? First one was done on Feb. 26 Second one does not really remember

Where was it done?First one was done in Maine Second done in California

What is it?First one is a Rose Second is The State of Maine

How much was it?First: $250 Second: $120

Story behind it? “I always wanted to be a Tattoo artist, I used to draw roses on my forearm all the time. But now I wanted to get a real one!”

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Name: Brandon Bodnar

Age: 18

When was it done?  “4 months after my birthday.”

Where was it done? Good & Evil

What is it? Semi Colon

How much was it? $60

Story behind it? “It’s a promise I will be here tomorrow, I saved about 6 friends from committing suicide. I myself had thoughts about it but never did it. I have a friend who tried to kill herself 12 times. But after all the craziness and after all the times she was saved she now has a $25,000 Scholarship to one of the best nursing schools in the country.”

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Name: Megan Yudaken

Age: 18

When was it done? March 2015

Where was it done? Ryan Hall’s dining room

What is it? Zodiac Sign (Pisces)

How much was it? $10

Story behind it?

“Me and Kayla got ours together, She got hers on her hip and I saw she went through some crazy pain so I got mine on my arm.”

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Name: Jessica Hashkova

Age: 17 

When was it done? “ First one was in January, Second was in June, Third one was in 2015 and same with the fourth one.”

Where was it done?
All were done in Czech

What is it?
“Do what you love and love what you do” first one

“…always in my heart” Second

“XVI” third

A Tiger- fourth

How much was it? First: $150, Second: $150, Third $100, Fourth: $50

Story behind it? “This one (Second tattoo) is because my sister travels a lot so I don’t get to see her often, so we both got this for each other. This one (Third one) is because this number is very important to me. And the Tiger is because I am a Leo and ya know it fits me.”

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Name: Phoebe Gariepy

Age: 16

When was it done? “Freshman year so I was 14.”

Where was it done? “My house using a needle and a pencil and using ink I got a store.”

What is it? First one is a Symbol  Second is Branch with leaves

How much was it? Free besides buying supplies

Story behind it? “The first one was because I got into Yoga and it Kind of Symbolized that, The second on is because while doing yoga I got really into Hiking and how nature was my place of a good feeling.”