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Old Line State, Free State, Little America, America in Miniature
Motto
Fatti Maschii, Parole Femine: “Manly Deeds, Womanly Words”
Your State Representatives
State Representative Ruby B.
” School should be a safe place, not somewhere students dread going because they don’t know who they’ll sit with or what others will say about them. Students have to help each other and the first step is to be kind.”
-Ruby
Why Ruby Was Nominated:
Ruby is an outstanding young woman, with a strong sense of social justice. She wants to help others and believes in this program.
My Community Voice
Below is a collection of my community engagement and random acts of kindness. Help me to get the word out and share this with your friends.
State Representative Sophie M.
“I am willing to help people up when they fall down and let them know that I will be there for them today, tomorrow, and all the days that follow!”
-Sophie
Why Sophie M. was Nominated:
Sophie is a student who actively participates in activities that Westland hosts. She demonstrates the character traits that we encourage at Westland through our International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program, that is, caring, risk-taking, communicator, knowledgeable, open-minded, etc. She would be the perfect hostess for the We Dine Together club at Westland. Sophie will be an asset to the program.
My Community Voice
Below is a collection of my community engagement and random acts of kindness. Help me to get the word out and share this with your friends.
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