Class of 2029

Hello! My name is Catherine Son and I am a 8th grader at Holy Spirit School in San Jose, California. These days extreme wildfires are devastating communities and ecosystems.

An example of this is in Lahaina, Maui where a crucial city was wiped out from fire. Many people were injured and some, unfortunately, passed away. We can prevent situations like this by planning better. We should be aware of our area’s risks for fire and strategies for fire prevention and emergency preparedness. By doing this, we are not only saving ourselves, but the Earth and its beauty.

Hello, I'm Matthew Li and I am currently a student in 8th grade attending Redwood Middle School. The destruction of the environment and nature in today's world is very serious and its impacts can result in a dangerous place for the ecosystem to live in. I believe that people can join together and work step by step, little by little and collaborate to make the environment last longer and will be beneficial to the ecosystem for everyone to live in.  

Hello, my name is Natalie Song and I'm in my 8th grade year of Ellen Fletcher Middle School. As a young girl, I would often nag my parents until they drove me on a four-hour roundtrip to a nearby aquarium. For those years when visits were regular, I dreamt of becoming an ocean scientist so I could live in those tanks I loved so much. I lost my wonderful dream due to practical circumstances, but I can't imagine how many more lost them because of the declining well-being of ocean life due to pollution. In the end, such beautiful dreams can be revived as soon as we take responsibility in our duties to protect the Earth.