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“Thank you so much for visiting Boston College High School. It was such a great honor for all in attendance to hear of your experiences and your vision for youth. Both students and faculty alike benefited from your visit.
We at Boston College High School look forward to working together with you in support of your mission.”
- Tia Esposito, Director of Library,
Boston College High School (BCH)
”I'm glad that you came and spoke to us… we will take your message and make a better tomorrow.”
- Victor Nyakundi, student,
Boston College High School (BCH)
"Thank you for talking to our school about the issues in the world today and sharing your views with us.
We all enjoyed your talk very much and appreciate your time. You are a true leader who brought forth
genuine aspects of our world. Truly unforgettable!”
- student,
Boston College High School (BCH)
"Hearing about your experiences and perspective was so powerful to us all. It was truly
an honor to be able to listen to your words. You are a wonderful role model
for all these kids (and myself!) and I feel very lucky to have gotten the
opportunity to spend some time in your presence."
- Alicia Horwitz, teacher,
The Atrium School, MA
“I feel that the whole experience improved my way of viewing situations, which improves the future of our generation… Your coming made people less violent and more forgiving… You also gave me hope… You made me realize that though AIDS is simply the hug problem of our generation that Africa will overcome.”
- Laurel Ann Bell-Krasner, student,
Concord-Carlisle High School, MA
“I was fascinated by hearing about apartheid from a person that experienced apartheid and I loved hearing the story about the woman who lost her mother and how the policeman told her what he did to her, and how she forgave him. I see you and her as a role model to me.”
- Tamara Nevena Ivanovic, student,
The Atrium School, MA
“Seeing what you have done and reading your vision has inspired this South African."”
- Yandisa Gulwa,
South Africa
“It was great to have someone like yourself who has experienced these apartheid events and grew up then. It is much different and much better when you’re hearing someone’s voice whom it has happened to than to just reading it from a book.”
- Cal, student,
The Atrium School, MA
“We must empower youth and give them the tools to construct a world of peace, prosperity, and justice. The avant garde youth of today is the leadership of tomorrow.”
- Dr. Bawa Jain, Chairman,
World Youth Peace Summit, NY
“These young people are not only the leaders of tomorrow; they can play a leading role in the development of their communities today. Let us hope that their good works today blossom into lifelong commitments that will benefit all the world's people.”
- Dr. Kofi Annan, Secretary-General,
United Nations, NY
“I am from Sierra Leone… I am proud of you and putting the image of Africa at top is great… [people] can see that Africans can provide fishing hook to fish”
- Alpha U. Shaw, youth activist and human rights advocate,
Toronto, Canada
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