Mrs. H's Corner

This past Saturday (June 27 th ) AGUILA wrapped up its Annual Summer Leadership Symposium at Northern Arizona University. The students were exposed to presentations in storytelling, a Holocaust exhibit, nursing simulation, water programs, financial literacy, mental well-being and more. Sadly, I was unable to attend but was able to keep tabs on their experience. While I was cleaning up my office at home, I found my Reader’s Digest Edition that asked individuals across the country to respond to one simple question in honor of the 250th Birthday of the United States. The question posed was “What is your wish for America?’ People from all 50 states were represented. It was impressive – but these were adults. Then it occurred to me, why not ask our youth the same question? Would they, could they answer this question? Some may feel that our youth are not paying attention or that they are apathetic. However, I would challenge anyone who felt that way as I am privileged to hear their voices. Here in this SPECIAL EDITION of EL GRITO we share those voices with you and THEIR Wish for America.

2026 SYMPOSIUM

"I wish to make America come together with everyone else. That promise has always been made but it has been hard. However, we must focus on the better of everyone and not ourselves. Let’s make America a place that Hamilton, Abraham, MLK, and everyone else can be proud of."

Jonathan

BioScience

"For someone who has been a citizen of the United States of America since the day I breathed my first breath, I fully wish that we would care more about the people struggling around us, instead of the money in our pockets."

Dennis

Highland Prep West HS

"I wish for America to overcome the ideological and political differences splitting the country and to become united as a country free of hatred."

Luis

Verrado HS

"What I wish for America would be a more open-minded focus to improve past mistakes without going back to old beliefs and tactics along with a more focused mindset on the future rather than the present."

Itzel

Canyon View HS

"Dear America – I wish for our people to realize that we all aren’t that different from each other; that the people that attempt to divide us don’t care for anything other than money and power and that people accept others for who they are."

Cesar

Camelback HS

"My wish for America is for all of us to be united. Our world is in a constant state of conflict, and it’s times like these which determine whether we stand tall or fall apart. Unity is the key for success and will be the solution for all of our problems. Let’s stand tall together!"

Helen

Great Hearts Maryvale Prep

"My wish for the United States is a place where we are no longer divided by politics and violence against one another for simply who we are. I hope to experience a version of America where we truly are united as one community where we all experience full freedom and peace. I no longer want to worry about violence and the destruction of our rights."

Hannah

Verrado HS

My wish for America is to finally be at peace. This is because in our current time there is a lot of hatred and conflict towards one another which has resulted in war and even protests. Racism is one of the main reasons why protests have started and in order to be at peace there should be respect for everyone no matter who you are or ....

Sofia

La Joya HS

"My wish for America is to have Justice for all as promised years ago. Everyone deserves a fair chance of living the American dream. Not everyone is a criminal and it disappoints me that our own community sees us as that."

Annie

Central HS

"I wish for America to have free healthcare to end corruption everywhere and to stop oppression against those who want their voice to be heard."

Gerardo

Youngker HS

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