Quote for May 31, 2005

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“The world will not evolve its current state of crisis by using the same thinking that created the situation.” – Albert Einstein

Quote for May 26, 2005

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“We realize our dilemma goes deeper than shortage of time; it is basically a problem of priorities. We confess, We have left undone those things that ought to have done; and we have done those things which we ought not to have done.” – Charles E. Hummel

Quote for May 24, 2005

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“What to do if you find yourself stuck in a crack in the ground underneath a giant boulder you can’t move, with no hope of rescue. Consider how lucky you are that life has been good to you so far. Alternatively, if life hasn’t been good to you so far, which given your current circumstances… Read more »

Student Journal Entry, by Misra Cohen-MacGill

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This past weekend we set off on our second overnight camping trip. After an entire week of nothing but each other we had one day to ourselves to recuperate before we all got back together again bright and early Saturday morning. We hiked down the trail only a short, lame mile before we found the… Read more »

Quote for May 19, 2005

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“We cannot seek achievement for ourselves and forget about progress and prosperity for our community… Our ambitions must be broad enough to include the aspirations and needs of others, for their sakes and for our own.” – Cesar Chavez

Quote for May 17, 2005

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“One of the great undiscovered joys of life comes from doing everything one attempts to the best of one’s ability. There is a special sense of satisfaction, a pride in surveying such a work, a work which is rounded, full, exact, complete in its parts, which the superficial person who leaves his or her work… Read more »

4 Days in May Action Project Update…

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We just completed a wildly successful Action Project this quarter and I am so proud of the hard work and determination everyone displayed. By working together, the 4th Quarter 2005 CAP class at New Vista High School was able to remove approximately 2,250 pounds of the invasive plant Myrtle Spurge from City of Boulder Open… Read more »

Creative Journal Reflections, by Alys Hansen

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Alys Hansen prefers to apply her graphic design wizardry to her journal entries instead of turning in a written journal, so here is her interpretation of the Community Adventure Program class and our first weekend overnight camping trip. Excellent work Alys!

Quote for May 16, 2005

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“When you do nothing, you feel overwhelmed and powerless. But when you get involved, you feel the sense of hope and accomplishment that comes from knowing you are working to make things better.” – Anonymous