Voices of Our Scholars
Every voice matters. Every story is becoming.
These creations capture imagination, feeling, and the beauty of how each scholar expresses who they are.
Featured Voices:
Imagination
Arian W. — 1st Grade
Across indecision
I hug trees
I applaud myself
Surrounded by luminosity
I will go beyond worries
Absorbing light and shadow
The world offers a measure of reason
Awareness
Kamera G. — 4th Grade
With kindness
I touch comfort
As I watch over myself
Protected by caring
I will keep my spirit intact
Exploring playgrounds and battlefields
Forever changing, forever the same
Compassion
Saryah M. — 6th Grade
After betrayal
I blink twice
As I discover the truth
Jumbled by feelings
I will take a second look
Voicing rights and wrongs
My anger begins to serve a purpose
Energy
Kreed J. — 2nd Grade
Towards opportunity
I see energy
As I look for choices
Tempted by my imagination
I broaden my understanding
Breathing in and breathing out
The world offers a measure of reason
Knowledge
Kevon G. — 6th Grade
From despair
I hope
I become more aware
Linked to survival
I will keep my spirit intact
Breathing in and breathing out
In a moment of total strength
Transformation
Amerio B. — 5th Grade
I look into life
As I touch the sky
Imprinted with color
I will discover new doorways
Absorbing light and shadow
As it unfolds one moment at a time
Resilence
A’Ziah H. — 1st Grade
Towards opportunity
I am becoming
As I call for help
Tempted by my imagination
I will keep my spirit intact
Continuing with doubt and uncertainty
The world offers a measure of reason
Dance
Zionn M. — Pre-K
Before action
I can dance
As I discover truth
Repaired by small mercies
I carry dawn in my arms
Voicing rights & wrongs
Somebody is calling my true name
Strength
Aydin H. — Pre-K
Against violence
I received strength
As I speak with the sun
Tempted by my imagination
I will keep my spirit intact
Remembering triumphs and tribulations
In a moment of total strength
Kindness
Ky'Air S. — Pre-K
With kindness
I am alive
As I touch the sky
Treated with respect
I will keep my spirit intact
Honoring difficult & easy
Something more powerful than fear
Change
Jackson M. — 3rd Grade
Beyond belief
I can smile
As I look for choices
Tempted by my imagination
I will keep on walking
Breathing in and breathing out
Forever changing, forever the same
Discovery
William W. — 3rd Grade
Through tears
I am becoming
As I discover truth
Linked to survival
I carry dawn in my arms
Exploring playgrounds and battlefields
Somebody is calling my true name
Heartstrings
Amira S. — 2nd Grade
Inside truth
I balance pain
As I speak with the sun
Surrounded by luminosity
I will go beyond worries
Exploring playgrounds and battlefields
The world begins to radiate light
Faith
Kyler J. — Kindergarten
After betrayal
I look into life
As I yearn for consolation
Repaired by small mercies
I will abide by faith
Breathing in and breathing out
As it unfolds, one moment at a time
Expression
Cierra P. — 3rd Grade
Through tears
I cry out
As I look for choices
Protected by caring
I will go beyond worries
Weaving together sorrow and joy
The world begins to radiate light
Patience
Janya P. — 5th Grade
Out of silence
I see energy
As I slow down
Treated with respect
I will keep on walking
Absorbing light and shadow
Breathing in and breathing out
Stillness
Saniyah A. — 1st Grade
From Despair
I look into life
As I become more aware
Tempted by my imagination
I deserve to be real
Breathing in and breathing out
No longer seen and not heard
Dignity
Sakyra A. — Pre-K
Inside truth
I can dance
As I search for beauty
Treated with respect
Allowing yes, no and maybe
As it unfolds, one moment at a time
Connection
Kayla B. — Kindergarten
Out of silence
I see energy
As I search for beauty
Protected by caring
I deserve to be real
Breathing in and breathing out
As it unfolds one moment at a time