Class of 2029

Hello, I am Catherine Son, and I am a freshman at Castilleja School in Palo Alto. I still remember the first time I saw one of many headlines about global warming: polar bears. Their homes, glaciers, were melting and they were suffering from starvation. I can still recall the hurt and sadness I felt, especially when I saw an image of a lonely, malnourished polar bear, wandering the Arctic. It was then at that moment I knew I had to use my voice to advocate for nature. Today, I urge everybody to speak up for their values and use their abilities to bring awareness to the world's problems.

Hello! My name is Matthew Li and I am currently a freshman attending Saratoga High School. The destruction of the environment today is a serious issue with devastating consequences for our planet and its ecosystems. However, I believe that by coming together and taking small, consistent steps, we can make a meaningful difference. Through collaboration and conscious action, we can protect and preserve the environment, creating a healthier and more sustainable world for all living beings. 

Hello, my name is Natalie Song and I'm a freshman at Harker 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.