The Carver

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Allen, 11 years old

Describe your favorite memory at Carver.

“My favorite memory at Carver is making my first friends. They’ve stayed at Carver for a while. We met each other during free time. We started talking and we played tag, and we’ve been friends ever since. That was three years ago.”

Who is your role model?

“Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Rosa Parks are my role models. They broke down barriers for people and I think they have a lot of effects on kids because they make kids feel like they can do that too.”

What do you want to be when you grow up?

“I want to be a chef because I want a job where I can help people. So if there’s a person in need, I’ll be able to give them some food because I’ll know how to cook.”

What is your biggest dream?

“My biggest dream is world peace.”

Describe an accomplishment that you’re proud of.

“Helping people. Once, this kid got bullied and I helped him.”

What’s the most important lesson that Carver has taught you?

“How to be nice to other people, respect one another, and be responsible for our actions. The counselors taught us that, and now, everyone gets along here.”

How would you describe Carver to someone who doesn’t know what it is?

“It’s fun! You get a lot of exercise and you play around a lot. You also learn a bunch of things.”