Quaker Summers

May 2017: Quaker Summers

Fourth Annual Student Voices Project
• Reading List for President Trump
• Participants List

Counselor Orientation ’99 by Pete Dybdahl
The Shape We Take by Dyresha Harris
Traversing a State of Truth by John Andrew Gallery
Sweet Ol’ Camp Tunes by Kyle Weinman
A Quaker on a Commune by Hayley Hathaway
A Young Friends Bookshelf

Student Voices Project

I have found that acceptance is key and welcoming change is how people can be happy

Student Voices: " Teaching one another our different ways is how communities can improve each individual’s life. This may sound… Zora Carroll
Student Voices Project

The world is constantly changing and progressing but without proper leadership, it will be very easy for our country to stumble

Student Voices: "After having countless conversations and doing extensive research, I am still confused about your priorities and whether you… Jeanne Rauff
Student Voices Project

The American people cannot wait a year let alone until 2019 for healthcare

Student Voices: "My mom worked for the federal government as a contractor for nine years. She chose to leave her… Karabelo Bowsky
Student Voices Project

When I first found out that you won the election, to be honest, I felt fear

Student Voices: "Fear that racial relations would get worst, fear that women would be looked at as lesser (more than… Abigail Regis
Student Voices Project

Black people just want to be treated equally

Student Voices: "Why does the mistreatment satisfy people? Does it make these people happy to make us feel like we… Nyah Thomas
Student Voices Project

Our police are not protecting and serving anymore

Student Voices: " I believe we need to bring more attention to these police as a first priority. I do… Carl Wagner
Student Voices Project

One of the many injustices that I am craving for you to change is the death penalty

Student Voices: "Our world is killing people who might not have even committed the crime they’ve been sentenced for. People… Lucy Joy Rupertus
Student Voices Project

I want my brother to be able to drive without having the fear of being pulled over

Dear President Donald Trump, Being under 18, I had no say in the election, but I would like to mention… Nawal N’Garnim
Student Voices Project

The following is a letter of protest

Student Voices: "Under your administration, many of my friend’s families would be deported, never to be seen again. I can… Davis Brooks
Student Voices Project

America has always welcomed immigrants from all over the world

Student Voices: "About two years ago, I visited the Statue of Liberty for the first time. I can recall being… Malak Qaradeh
Student Voices Project

Do not break the hearts of the children who want to be together with their parents

Student Voices: "Consider the importance of family values and the future of the children, and help them grow by educating… Sara De La Torre
Student Voices Project

America needs to be a safe place for anybody and everybody

Student Voices: "Many people are fleeing war-torn countries to find a safe, new life in America. They dream of living… Gillian C. Murray
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