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"I would like to get a better understanding of other cultures. It will be a great opportunity."
Abrial Nixon - Dudley High School |
| Alex Page - Southern Guilford High School"I believe that all thngs in the world, including people, are connected and that no matter how separate things may appear, everything exists for a reason." |
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"We all play a big part in each other's lives, whether we realize it or not. Little compliments can make a big difference in someone's day. Interconnectedness is the glue of society."
Alston Rankin - Northern Guilford High School |
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"I believe that everything is interconnected together one way or another. The lessons I learn through life are lessons that I must pass on to others I meet so that everyone can share in that wisdom and experience together."
Ben Tan - Grimsley High School |
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"Groups like this one show how important it is to our society that the values of interconnectedness are practiced. These values include: love for others, random acts of kindness, and the genuine happiness for others."
Caty Ubertini - Grimsley High School |
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"Regardless of the contrast in our cultures, we have all come from the same Creator, and through his eyes we are all the same. There is no inequalities in race, gender or class through his eyes. The sooner we all realize that as a society, the more progressive our world would be."
Imani Brown - Weaver Academy |
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"I feel we use team work in everyday life because you have to deal with people you don't always talk to or who may be different from you. Whether it be working on a project with someone in science class, playing on sports team, or volunteering at the local soup kitchen. There will always be something or someone new and different, but we have to work together in order to make progress."
Isaiah Berry - Southeast High School |
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"You can do anything you want if you just set your mind to do it. Anything is possible."
Joshua Simpson - Dudley High School |
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"I would like to become more active in the community. I also would love to grow as a person in the sense of becoming more myself and charitable to help others grow."
Kristen Ruby - Southern Guilford High School |
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"I would like to learn new things from all aspects and know that anyone, everyone could change and make a difference. Not everyone is the same, but we all have a heart."
Lisa Xoumphonphakdy - Ragsdale High School |
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"I truly believe that for every action is a reaction. We are all connected emotionally, physically, and spiritually. My personal motto is that nice matters and what you say and do on every level has far reaching effects. I want my everyday life here in my community to touch those worldwide because what I do here can change lives there."
Lucy Kennedy - Ragsdale High School |
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"The world would be a better place if we all were more connected and helped others more. If we were more connected and shared good morals and values, society would probably be a better place."
Trey Hairston - Southwest High School |
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"I have never traveled outside of the country, but I have been on several small mission related trips. I am very excited to learn about a new culture."
Victoria Jones - Academy at Central |
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"I would like to grow to be a great man in life and be a great role model for the future generation after me."
Xavier Duff - GTCC Middle College (Jamestown)
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