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YLA GLOBAL LEADERSHIP ACADEMY 2018


PLAN INTERNATIONAL ATTENDEES
AMBER CARBAJAL, ANGELINA ALLEN, ALBERTA GBLA, JACE MARQUARDT

The purpose of Plan International USA’s Youth Leadership Academy is to build the capacity of youth in leadership and civic engagement, while increasing knowledge about the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Through this week-long academy, high-achieving youth, many from underserved communities, will be equipped with the skills and leadership capacity to return to their communities and implement a Leadership Development Project (LDP) that addresses at least one Sustainable Development Goal in their own community.

​After the YLA, participants will engage in quarterly capacity-building workshops with Plan staff and will be supported by mentors they identify and recruit prior to attending the YLA. Through the YLA, young people will expand their knowledge about international development and the SDGs and will have the opportunity to engage in the international development community in the U.S. through Plan.

10 Things Reflection

7/31/2018

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On their way to the airport, I asked each one of them to reflect on their time during the week and share 10 things.  Here are there thoughts:

JACE
        ⁃       The kids there were SUPER nice
        ⁃       People can be surprising. One girl probably didn’t even say a word the whole camp 
                but during the talent show sang amazing and did a cool step routine

        ⁃       Youth can and will make an impact. It’s just a matter of determination
        ⁃       I didn’t know about the mass shootings happening in Nicaragua until now
        ⁃       I learned that teenage girls are the ones most impacted by gender inequality
        ⁃       Social media is one of the biggest tools used for creating revolutions
         ⁃       There are youth in this world making major impacts that I didn’t know could be
                 possible.

        ⁃       There are kids my age from all over the country that come from all different
                backgrounds, yet care about the same things as me with the same amount of passion

        ⁃       I wish the camp was longer
        ⁃       I wish I could come again next year and meet up with the kids again


Alberta:
  1. Equality vs Equity: I learned about the true difference between equality and equity. I briefly learned about both meanings during a student panel, but was never able to truly grasp onto their definitions. Equality is when everyone has the same resources or advantages, meaning no one has more or less than the person next to them. Everyone is treated in the same way, and on the same level regardless of gender, living conditions, or identity, demonstrating a sense of sameness. Equity refers to people getting resources based on their circumstances, showcased through a sense of fairness. However, I believe equality is flawed unless everyone is able to truly be “equal” by beginning at the same stage. If 3 people of different heights were given 1 box to stand on to see over a fence, surely it would be equal, however only those who are tall enough will be able to use and benefit from this sense of “ “equality” over others. Those with certain privileges would benefit more than others, even if it is “equal”.  If one school was filled with students who did lacked significantly in regards to achievement and another school had chances at higher advantages and achievements, it would not make any sense to give both schools the same resources as one school started with more advantages than the other, meaning the other school will not truly be in a fair situation. Both schools should be treated equitably and receive resources based on circumstances to be able to reach an equal level.
  2. Climate: Significant changes within the climate (largely due to humans) over these past hundreds of years has left a great impact on the world, many of which the issues are categorized among the 17 sustainable development goals. Environmental issues, extreme changes regarding weather, and endangered species are among the top effects of climate change, which becomes worse as time goes on. I plan on recycling more, preserving water more, turning off electric devices when not in use, and even switching from plastic straws to a  reusable metal straw, in order to contribute towards advancing the earth. It seems to me as if the more the earth is developing, technologically or generally, the more negative effects are enforced on the earth.
  3. Peace and Power: I was granted an award on being the most peaceful yet most powerful (like a chihuahua), which inspired me to use my voice and words to advocate for matters that are important to me regardless of my opinions on how others may view me. I desire to create a club dedicated towards my SDG project, and the ability to speak out in front of others is a necessary skill if I desire to become a global leader. Even the people we encountered in front of the White House were able to inspire me, as they had the strength to advocate for their cause regardless of whether or not people agreed with them or not. One man held a sign fighting against that person people call a “president”, and one of that person’s supporter came up to him and started insulting him as he contradicted her beliefs. The man stood peacefully and kept advocating for his cause, using a combination of peace and power to overshadow the supporter, who eventually gave up and walked away. The strength he was able to have to not allow hate speech affect his cause displayed his ability to pursue a role of becoming a global leader, and gave a boost of support from our group.
  4. Life of Skills: We did one activity in groups where we wrote down all of the skills that we possessed on a large paper. The amount of experience of such skill or how important it may be did not matter, meaning wrote down things such as “emailing” or “cleaning” or “running”. The purpose of this activity was to be able to acknowledge our talents and skills, and take into account what we can do to impact the world with such skills. Looking around at each paper gave us a chance to be able to view the skills of others and take advantage of them for our projects, meaning if you didn't have one specific skill that you felt was necessary to be successful, there are other people around with that skill that will always be willing to help you. This built a sense of teamwork and connection as we were able to instill trust in one another through familiarizing ourselves with each others capabilities. This also enabled many people to begin to team up on their projects, meaning that one does not have to be an individual working by themselves as teamwork can bring more power and success.
  5. Social Connections: I noticed how quickly people were able to build connections with one another. Just like Marquardt said, we were able to make lifelong friendships with people within the course of 4 days. It is as if we all known each other previously, showcasing how strong the bond was with one another. I noticed at some points, a lot of people had a tendency to fall back into their traditional friend groups (people they already knew prior to the program). I inferred that this was mainly because these were their comfort zones, meaning it would take time for people to feel fully comfortable with others as they must understand their limits and full personalities. However, it did not bother me much since I was still able to build great relations with new people, such as with Sophia, Leah, Alyson, two girls from California and Victoria. I also built great relations with my roommate, Molly, which I am grateful for as I was quite afraid about the roommate situations as I have never shared a room with a stranger before. This experience, in a way, gave me a taste of college life, which I will begin in about 2 years.
  6. Nostalgic Stories: While traveling through uber rides, downtown DC, campus and going for a walk outside of campus, I’ve felt a sense of nostalgia for the east coast. I'm originally from Bronx, New York, and I noticed that a lot of the neighborhoods and the vibe of DC is quite similar to that of the Bronx. Even as some people complained about it, I actually enjoyed the environment since it gave me a view back into my childhood. The first day we arrived on Monday gave me a sense as groups of people were rushing to work or activities for the day. It seemed as if every pair of feet carried a personal story of their own, which is an idea I carried on when I met new people through the program. Everyone walked a path through their journey, each with different goals to fulfill and different circumstances to live by. This was quite exciting for me as I really enjoy the city lifestyle of the east coast. All of the monuments and areas we passed by held a story within them, each of which I desired to discover. This change in environment was extremely refreshing and satisfying, and I will be sure to visit D.C once again in the near future.
  7. World of Families: We were placed into family groups led by each of the organizers and filled with different members of the program. I was fortunate enough to be in the family group of Anesu, the main coordinator, and Fatima.This was a great way for each of us to get to know each other, and it was filled with people from different areas. We started each session with Rose, Bud, Thorns; Rose stood for something positive we experienced during the day, Bud stood for something we were excited about in the future, and Thorns stood for something negative that occurred during the day. This was a great way for each of us to check up on one another and build connections with each other by understanding feelings, which is something I appreciated tremendously as I often feel as if I am not “heard” or my opinions are often “worthless”. We always followed through with a group bonding activity that occurred outdoors or indoors. One activity consisted of us holding hands with someone who was not next to us and creating a huge human “knot” in which we had to work with one another to get out of and into one big circle. This was extremely fun as we connected through teamwork and listened to the directions and opinions of others to gear towards success. For the talent show, we performed the dance and lip syncing portion of “We’re All In This Together” from High School Musical, and even taught the audience the dance! I know everyone will agree that my group was the best family group of all!
  8. Listening Ears: I noticed that everyone had extremely good listening skills. Whenever someone was presenting or speaking, it was not difficult to get everyone’s attention or everyone remain silent. People always followed up with questions after a presentation, showing they truly desired to hear what the speaker has to say. This was extremely beneficial to me as I have built a habit of always listening and looking at a speaker's eyes to ensure they know I am paying attention. I have a tendency to stopping my presentation whenever people are talking at school, and waiting for them to pause their conversations so I can resume, so I highly appreciated the great listening skills everyone possessed. If one was to become a leader of some sort, it is extremely important to hear the ideas or opinions of others as it may lead you towards gaining more success through contributions of others.
  9. Workshop Mania: I really enjoyed the different workshops that we got to participate in following each different topics. This gave us a way for us to be able to become interactive with the projects, which is the best way that I am able to learn. Each workshop allowed us to connect with other people, as we were often in workshops that enabled us to communicate with new people. We had about 2 or so workshops per topic, which I found extremely important as it placed more effect on us than if we were to just verbally learn solely about the topics. I really enjoyed how each workshop had their own unique twist to them, meaning no two workshops were the exact same, showcasing a refreshing view of each.
  10. Overall Experience: There are not enough words to describe how amazing this experience has been. From the plane rides to the DC tours, I definitely believe that this was a once in a lifetime experience and I am truly blessed to have had all the support from Marquardt, Mariner alumni, family and my peers. Last year I would have never even guessed that I would be traveling to a youth leadership academy, showing when God says it's your time to experience something amazing, you definitely will. I am also grateful that the Plan International team gave me a chance to show my potential, especially as opportunities like this don't occur often. Once I am old enough, I hope to inspire someone else to take chances regardless of whether or not you believe you may succeed or not. I will also help other youth to seek opportunities like this and to fundraise, since without the amazing donations from everyone I would not have been able to write down this list.

Amber:


1.  If everyone lived the way I do, there needs to be 2.4 earths.
2.  I am more a leader that focuses on relationships.
3.  There have been youth that have taken out a dictator.
4.  It was frustrating that everyone from the east coats knows a lot about politics, is super intelligent, and takes almost all advanced classes because I felt that I was lesser than them.
5.  I learned that the Basilica is the largest church in the United States.
6.  There are more smart phones than toilets in the world.
7.  30-35% of the population is under the age of 30.
8.  I learned how to dance the Pantsula.
9.  Climate change isn't just when there is a 80 degree day in winter, it's when there is a trend of really hot days in winter.
10.  Boys are comfortable with the traditional role of girls.



Angelina:

1.  The main highlight for me was a conversation with Wole, a leader working with Plan International. During breakfast, he had a conversation with Alberta and I about our improvements the last few days. When we first came, we didn’t speak much. Granted I was extremely tired. But as the days progressed I spoke out more, and became more confident. Which was something I looked forward to achieving. When he told me he was impressed with my improvement, I was extremely happy. His recognition gave me even more confidence to speak out, and I was grateful to have someone believe in me like he did. In that moment, I realized just how much I have improved, and I’m excited to see myself continue to improve.


2.   While I made a few friends, I was disappointed that I didn’t become close with my roommate. Stepping into the YLA, I expected to form a tight relationship with my roommate. However we only talked at night, and it was mainly her talking about guys. Which I was not interested in at all! Her and I never really connected as I thought we would. Even though she is an amazing person, her and I never formed a close friendship.

3.   Another fun experience was exploring the campus with Alberta. We walked around different buildings, explored the Basillica, and took pictures. Exploring really brought Alberta and I together, and I feel like her and I have become close friends. It was great to roam the campus with her.

4.   I was very unimpressed with the lunches. Some things were extremely similar to our school food. Which is disgusting. Such has the hamburgers, it tasted like cardboard. While the pizza was decent and they always had deserts, I still feel like it could of been a lot better. Also, the lunch ladies were mean. They never smiled, they always looked mad, and they never responded when I said thank you. 

5.   I loved learning a Step dance with Alberta and Kalie. Prior to Kalie teaching me, I had no experience with Step. It was nice to learn a form of dance that is extremely fun. I found it easy because the point of Step is to be serious and look angry. Luckily I always look angry when I’m concentrating, so it worked out perfectly! We preformed for the talent show, which allowed me to get out of my comfort zone. I was very nervous before the performance, but it was truly a lot of fun and an experience I will never forget!

6.   Everyone in the YLA was divided into three different family groups. My group decided to call ourselves “Jens Hens” because our leaders name is Jen. We created a handshake called “Hen shake” and we could do it in pairs of two, or in a big circle. My group was extremely supportive, we did activities to get to know each other better. We had really become a family, and I will always remember them, and their positive energy!

7.   For the talent show, our family group, Jens Hens, sang a song. We took the song “Let it be” by The Beatles, and changed it to “SDGs”. We rewrote the song to involve the SDGs, and we all sang it together. One of our family members, Sophia, played the guitar with us. This really helped all of us bond. When we preformed, we dimmed the lights, and turned on our phone flashlights. As we stood up front and sang, we moved our flashlights back and forth. The audience began to join us and it was truly amazing!


8.  The dorms were actually decent. But when we first arrived, the air conditioning was turned up extremely high, and it was freezing in there! The first night we tried to just get through the cold, which sucked. We only had one small blanket! But we eventually realized we could turn off the air conditioning. My roommate and I got the best bathroom! Everyone else had one that was really small, but ours was huge!

9.  My roommate and I were getting ready for bed, when I heard her scream from inside the bathroom. She comes running out, completely hysterical. She yells that there was this huge bug in the bathroom and it touched her. I walk in, and it was just a beatle. We have those at home all the time, so seeing her first reaction to a beatle was really funny! She was paranoid the rest of the day!

10.   This trip was truly life changing. I learned so many valuable things, and I met the most amazing people. Everyone inspired me in some way, and it was amazing to meet other young people that want to make a difference. I gained a lot of confidence throughout this trip, and I learned a lot regarding how to be a successful leader.



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Too busy to talk!

7/27/2018

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Catching up with these guys has been next to impossible to update the blog!  They have kept them busy from sun up to sun down, but they seem to be having a tremendous time.  They had a session Wednesday on environmental sustainability and because I am on a sustainable farming project in Mexico City with 11 other educators, I asked them to send me a video on what they learned and their thoughts.  That was really fun to see!

Amber:  I really enjoyed when plan employees came to speak to us and asked us questions on how we could help their future campaigns be successful because it made me feel like my voice mattered.  As far as leadership, I learned that it is important to celebrate the small things and really show appreciation towards others so our projects can be successful.  I also learned that all the SDG's are related to one another.  Also, when thinking about solutions to problems, even if it sounds impossible, that idea can lead to something great.

Jace:  I'm planning on starting a club at my school called Students for Endangered Species where we raise awareness about the issue and raise money for non-profit organizations.

Angelina:  We focused a lot today on motivation.  In the words of one of our leaders, Anesu, "we all have the ability to create change."  He also talked to me about how I've really grown the last few days and I've become less shy.  I've been speaking out a lot more and he's been really impressed with my improvement.  Today in the talent show, Alberta, Kalie, and I did a step dance.  Which was a huge improvement for me because I normally wouldn't put myself out there like that.  As for my Leadership Development Project, I want to create a club at Mariner to talk about modern racism, microaggressions, and other cultures.  I want to inform people that racism is still happening and it continues to exist everywhere.  Since I can't start this until school begins, I am planning community clean up days, where I get as many people as possible to go out and pick up trash on our streets.

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Gender Discussions

7/24/2018

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Amber:  I have completed the second day of the Global Leadership Academy and I have already learned a tremendous amount of things.  Today we began with a workshop to help us figure out what project we want to carry out in order to better serve our community.  It was interesting hearing about everyone's different conflicts in their towns and how they compared to mine.  I learned here in the east cost many students are extremely competitive when it comes to academies and they do anything to bring up their class rank.  Unfortunately, this results in extreme stress and even suicide. Apart from this workshop we learned about the differences between gender and sex.  While it may seem easy to define, our workshop leader  went more in depth. She told us to write down the characteristics of boys and girls and determine whether they are both with it or learned.  There was many disagreements and conversations, but we ended up with the conclusion that sex is the physical characteristics that you are born with but gender is the characteristics that society implements on each sex.  For example, nurturing is a trait that society encourages females to possess.  Being here, I am making myself vulnerable to learning and continuously asking myself what is it that I can do to make this world sustainable.  My roommate and I have gotten pretty close and she's from Bosnia, which is awesome!

Jace:  The day was really long, but it was good.  I got up and did a workout with the guys (there are 7 guys and 19 girls at the camp) and then after breakfast we went to a session on gender equality.  We went to lunch and had a break and then a session on gender identity.   The topic was good, but the lady...well, she didn't present it very well.  We broke into our home groups, which was really good, and then went to dinner.  Our activity after dinner was learning a South African dance.  It was pretty hard but it was fun and I was pretty good at one part of it.  Tomorrow we are going on our DC tour and I voted to go to the Air and Space Museum.

Angelina:  We had a woman come in and talk about gender equality, and the overall message and ending of her presentation was amazing!  But the beginning was boring, and when we brought up a different point of view she dismissed it.  I think for my year long community project I am going to be adding a club or presentations about modern racism.  Because in our school and community we don't respect each other as much as we should.  And people often say small racist things (such as "wow, you're dumb for a white person" or "omg, you're smart for a black person") and don't realize that it's racist.  So I think we need some kind of program to teach people about it.  My roommate is cool, but we haven't really connected yet.

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Record Amount of Rain

7/23/2018

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Angelina, Alberta, and Jace all took a red eye flight overnight to Washington, D.C., from Seattle. They arrived completely exhausted and jet lagged, but took an Uber as planned to breakfast and then on to the Spy Museum. However, it was pouring down rain! In fact, Jace said they were told tonight that it is a record amount of rainfall. Poor kids! Jace said that at one point part of the scavenger hunt from the Spy Museum took them outside and they came back soaked! They were at least able to check in early to the dorms and get some time to rest and settle in. Jace helped set some things up and seemed to find another kid that checked in early to hang out with. I was surprised to learn that there were only 26 kids on this program! And I know several of my students that were waitlisted and didn't get in. What that tells me is that being chosen for this is an extremely special thing and that many won't get this opportunity. It is run by Plan International, and funded by a $35,000 grant for project, food, and housing. Angelina and Alberta were given full scholarships to cover the $400 participation fee, and Amber was given $100 to blog about her experience. These are opportunities that not many get--and the fact that three of my students and my son Jace were chosen says a lot about those young people. I knew they were absolutely exhausted, but I asked each of them to tell me something about today to share, so here is what they gave me:

Amber: I learned that the basilica is the largest church in the US and that Plan International has a female CEO.  (Amber is in charge of the blog tomorrow, so she just had a few things to add today.)

Jace: I learned that Plan International is stationed in over 75 countries and that the amount of rain we had today is a record.  They even gave us ponchos.  I couldn't believe how soaking wet I got when part of the Spy Museum scavenger hunt took us outside and it started pouring rain!  The activities tonight were really fun and they put us in family groups.  There is a girl in my family group that also wants to study marine science.  They closed the gym for some reason, so a guy offered to run a boot camp in the morning and lots of kids signed up to go if it doesn't rain.

Angelina: I was frustrated with the weather--one minute it would be pouring rain, and the next it was sunny, but the whole time it was extremely humid. And the air was thick!! But one thing that made me happy was getting to explore this old staircase, it had statues on a few floors, but eventually led to nothing. But it was also kind of creepy because the floorboards creaked every time we moved. I was also disappointed in their food, as I was expecting something great, but some of it was similar to school food. In one of the workshops, I learned that I am a technical leader, and I like to focus on facts and evidence, and that I need to work on being more assertive.

Alberta: Today was a very weird but amazing day. Its amazing how I was somewhat able to last the entire day without any bit of sleep. The weather in DC is terrible since its super humid yet rains buckets. Plus, outside is humid to the point you can barely breathe, while inside of the University is colder than the Atlantic Ocean. I really liked meeting new people though, especially since everyone has different and new perspectives to share from different parts of the country. The way they set up roommates was at random, meaning we get to share a room with someone we've never met before. We did an exercise where we basically evaluated ourselves as a leader/someone who works with others. It was quite interesting since everyone was able to see their flaws as individuals and admit to them, which makes them strong enough to become leaders and help others.


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Four more days to go....

7/18/2018

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Amber Carbajal:

July 19, 2018- Four more days until the YLA. My name is Amber Carbajal and I am from Everett Washington. I attend Mariner High School and will be a junior in the upcoming fall. I am Latina and it is pleasing to me that now in society, those who come from undermined backgrounds are now being strongly encouraged to apply for incredible opportunities, such as the YLA. This opportunity was introduced to me through my former Geometry teacher, Rhonda Marquardt. When Applying for this opportunity I became hesitant. I do not have much leadership experience and I did not consider myself a great leader. However, after conversing with Mrs.Marquardt, I came to the realization that in order to become the leader I desire to be, I had to apply. After all the fundraising, and donations from incredibly generous individuals, the event is only four days away. I want to attend the YLA to better myself as a leader and gain confidence so I can better my community. I am fortunate enough to attend a very diverse school where I am able to see a glimpse of global issues. There’s only so much that I can learn from school and the YLA will take my knowledge one step further. I am looking forward to plan a project that I will have the opportunity to carry out in my home town. What I am expecting to get out of the YLA is a greater awareness of global issues, as well as how I can involve individuals in my community to help make a difference. I am also looking forward to making life-long friendships through the YLA. This five day trip will truly be a memorable experience that I know will have a positive impact on myself, as well as my community. A big thank you to all the individuals that were generous enough to donate and make attending the YLA possible. 

Angelina Allen:


I have always heard people say, “Be the change you want to see in the world.” Everyday I would consider the imperfections of my community, and wish for it to change. When I was told about the Youth Leadership Academy, I was ecstatic. This is my opportunity to change our community. I had never felt such a desire to become a leader and this was my chance. I signed up for the YLA because I was done waiting for someone else to change our world. I wanted to take action and help our community thrive. This program requires a year long partnership to create a project within our own communities. I knew this would be my first step to changing our world. The part I am most excited for is meeting other young, dedicated individuals. While my high school is very diverse, I hope to meet new people and make lifelong friends. I expect to learn a lot of things from of this trip, such as being a strong leader. I tend to be a shy person, and although I have begun to grow out of that, I hope this trip allows me to become more confident. I have always admired leaders with confidence and strength. There are many things that go into being a successful leader, and I hope to gain more knowledge of this. I want to thank everyone who has donated for helping us with this amazing opportunity!

Jace Marquardt:

I want to attend the YLA because I think it will be a fun experience to be around like-minded teenagers who want to make an impact in the world. I am most excited about the workshop on environmental sustainability. This is one of my main passions and I’m interested to see what ideas they might have on the topic. What I expect to get out of this academy are the skills to startup a project of my own, specifically environmental sustainability or conservation.

Alberta Gbla:

With just a few days left until we leave for Washington D.C, I feel extremely thrilled for the adventures that are soon to come. I want to attend the YLA for a chance to gain a new perspective in my journey in becoming a global leader. By working with others who share a common interest, I will be able to learn how to contribute towards creating solutions towards current issues. I desire to extend my knowledge on the different sustainable development goals, which will allow me to alter my community in the most effective way possible. I am most excited about experiencing a new environment with new people, as I do not travel frequently. It would be an experience of a lifetime as I have the chance to build a foundation for the new hobbies of my future. I can not wait to participate in the different workshops that focus on individual matters, especially as these will be hands-on activities, which I learn best through. I am also excited about visiting the International Spy Museum, and excited about the plane ride too! After the program, I honestly expect to have a steady plan on how I can start my goal, since I chose to focus on building peace/ injustice within my community. I expect to gain a platform to be able to take my goal to the next level, and acquire a fundamental step in expanding my idea. I am ready to begin the YLA in a couple of days to see the exciting activities that lay ahead!
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A New Global Perspective

7/15/2018

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These four young people applied for this program, got accepted, and fundraised the money to pay their registration and airfare.  They will take turns updating the blog and sharing photos for the site; especially for those of you that financially supported their desire to attend.  Thank you for that!  They will be staying at Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C., and participating in a packed agenda that will challenge them daily.  They will no doubt learn a lot, make a ton of new friends, and ultimately change their global perspective.  I am so excited for them!
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    AMBER CARBAJAL

    Amber (not pictured above) will be a junior at Mariner High School in Everett, WA.

    Angelina Allen

    Angelina will be a sophomore at Mariner High School in Everett, WA.

    Alberta Gbla

    Alberta will be a junior at Mariner High School in Everett, WA

    Jace marquardt

    Jace will be a junior in HS and attending the ORCA program, which is a two year marine science HS in Everett, WA.

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