Claudio Borges-Neto

Springfield High School

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Alfred Brown

Lanphier High School

"She just simply transformed into the hero that lies within us all."

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Julia Christensen

Springfield High School

"I carefully arranged them into a circle, making my own little hideaway to where no one spoke of death or loss."

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Melanie Cornell

Springfield High School

For me, the moment of glory in our friendship was when I walked into his classroom... I heard him say, "That’s Melanie. She’s my friend." I was beaming.

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Sasha Elmore

Lanphier High School

"...I can truly say that I not only gained a father but a friend."

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Samira Hussein

Springfield High School

"One good laugh a day could help anyone get through any trouble."

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Elizabeth Ketchum

Springfield High School

"I believe that if women around the world would realize the amazing potential within themselves, they will be able to accomplish anything."

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Sharon Kim

Springfield High School

"It has taken me most of my life to appreciate the way I was raised, but I have learned to embraced my culture and traditions, no matter how strange or different they are from my friends."

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Nancy Lin

Springfield High School

"I believe in the American Dream."

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Jasmyn McKenna

Springfield High School

"...to be lazy is to be happy."

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