Judie Zhang, senior
The Mary Louis Academy

My younger cousin, 4, reminded me how wonderful it is to be young and a child-at-heart. She taught me to place my stresses aside and to enjoy life in the moment.

 

 

 

Christina Valente, senior
St. Agnes A.H.S.

Several of my classmates volunteer at New York Hospital of Queens. At first, I could not imagine anyone giving up time to volunteer without getting paid. After hearing my classmates’ stories of fulfillment from their volunteer work, I have learned that life is about what you can give, not how much money you have or what you have accomplished.

 

 

Mollie Kunlmann, freshman
The Mary Louis Academy

My 5-year-old sisters taught me to not worry about what other people think or do.

 

 

 

Crystal Casado, senior
St. Agnes A.H.S.

I volunteered at a shelter in the Bronx where we handed out fruit baskets. A homeless man came up to me and handed me a banana after he received his basket. I learned about kindness and generosity from a stranger.