Becca Skinner is a freelance photographer and writer based in Bozeman, Montana. Check out her beautiful work at www.beccaskinnerphotography.com. Her Instagram feed is worth a follow as well: www.instagram.com/beccaskinner
The BECCA Bill was passed in 1996 when the parents of a 13 year-old girl went to the juvenile court for help with their daughter, Rebecca. Rebecca was running away and skipping school, her parents felt she was out of control, and their efforts to help her and keep her safe had not worked. Unfortunately, the juvenile court could not help them unless the girl had committed a crime. Later, Rebecca was found murdered in a park in Spokane. Her parents then lobbied the state to pass this law in order to help other parents of at risk teens.
I pulled my calf back in February of 2017 and it took me out for the whole year. I missed my chance to run Boston and I was pretty bummed. You can go back through my blog to read about the injury and my recovery if you want (please do!). But I had decided that once I qualified for Boston again, #beccasreturntorunning would be complete.
Rebecca Akosua Acheampomaa Acheampong (born 15 August 1984),[2][3] known mononymously as Becca, is a Ghanaian singer, songwriter and actress. She first gained recognition as a contestant on the second season of TV3's annual singing competition Mentor.[4] Her debut studio album Sugar was released in 2007; it earned her five nominations at the 2008 Ghana Music Awards, including Record of the Year for "You Lied to Me".[5][6] Becca released her second studio album Time 4 Me on 16 May 2013. It features guest appearances from 2face Idibia, MI, King Ayisoba, Trigmatic, Jay Storm and Akwaboah. The album was certified 2x platinum in Ghana.
Rebecca Acheampong was born in Kumasi, Ghana. She is the first girl and fifth born of nine children.[11] Becca was quite active in church and school activities during her childhood. She attended Morning Star and Wesley Girls' High School, and took an interest in showcasing her vocal dexterity at talent shows held at the latter school. She graduated from Croydon College and became a child care and education worker.[2] Becca relocated to Ghana and signed with Kiki Banson's EKB Records.[2] She studied at the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration.[12] Becca obtained a master's degree in brands and communication management from the University of Professional Studies (UPSA), and was made valedictorian.[13][14]