The Courage of Children: Boston and Beyond XXXI
Award-winning essays on courage written by sixth-eight grade students participating in The Max Warburg Courage Curriculum.
Award-winning essays on courage written by sixth-eight grade students participating in The Max Warburg Courage Curriculum.
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<strong>The</strong> Board <strong>of</strong> Trustees <strong>and</strong> staff <strong>of</strong> <strong>The</strong> Max Warburg <strong>Courage</strong> Curriculum, Inc.<br />
would like to express their sincere gratitude <strong>and</strong> appreciation to those<br />
individuals <strong>and</strong> organizations who have given so generously <strong>of</strong> their time,<br />
talent, <strong>and</strong> energy to THE COURAGE OF CHILDREN: BOSTON AND BEYOND,<br />
VOLUME <strong>XXXI</strong>.<br />
Editing<br />
Liz Watson<br />
Elizabeth Evans D’Ascensao<br />
David Russell<br />
Alex<strong>and</strong>ra Marshall<br />
Veronica Lundgren<br />
Carrie Coughlin<br />
Photos<br />
Due to Covid-19 <strong>and</strong> the need for social distancing, all photographs were<br />
kindly submitted by each student’s school or family.<br />
Credit for Max’s photo: Condée N. Russo<br />
Northeastern University Reprographics<br />
Marina Flessas <strong>and</strong> Andrew Boucek, Cover Design, Book Layout,<br />
Pre-press <strong>and</strong> Production<br />
Founded in 1898, Northeastern University is a private research university<br />
located in the heart <strong>of</strong> <strong>Boston</strong>. Northeastern is a leader in experiential<br />
learning, interdisciplinary scholarship, urban engagement, <strong>and</strong> research<br />
that meets global <strong>and</strong> societal needs.<br />
www.northeastern.edu<br />
Table <strong>of</strong> Contents<br />
Dedication<br />
Champion <strong>of</strong> <strong>Courage</strong> Award<br />
Elsie Wilmerding Award for Excellence in Teaching<br />
<strong>The</strong> Max Warburg <strong>Courage</strong> Curriculum, Inc.<br />
Participating Schools<br />
Participating Teachers<br />
2022 Essay Judges xiii<br />
Preface by Elizabeth Evans D’Ascensao<br />
Max’s Story by Stephanie Warburg <strong>and</strong> Charlotte Harris<br />
<strong>Courage</strong> <strong>of</strong> Greater <strong>Boston</strong> 1<br />
<strong>Courage</strong> in My Life 2<br />
Jessyka Alvarez — Jane Kelly, Teacher 4<br />
Washington Irving Middle School, Roslindale, MA<br />
Marissa Lalanne — Aneilay Wisseh, Teacher 6<br />
New Heights Charter School, Brockton, MA<br />
Oisin Guthrie — Merrill Hawkins, Teacher 8<br />
<strong>The</strong> Park School, Brookline, MA<br />
Naaysha Lerick — Hanna Shibles, Teacher 10<br />
Mother Caroline Academy, Dorchester, MA<br />
Duston Do — Melanie Smith, Teacher 12<br />
Josiah Quincy Upper School, <strong>Boston</strong>, MA<br />
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Lilliana Telesford — Jeanine Stansfield, Teacher 14<br />
Warren Prescott K-8 School, Charlestown, MA<br />
Liam Long — Faith Smith, Teacher 16<br />
South <strong>Boston</strong> Catholic Academy, South <strong>Boston</strong>, MA<br />
Ngolela Kamanampata — Aaron Kesler, Alison Spade, Teachers 18<br />
<strong>Boston</strong> Renaissance Charter School, Hyde Park, MA<br />
THE COURAGE OF CHILDREN: BOSTON AND BEYOND, VOLUME <strong>XXXI</strong><br />
is a publication <strong>of</strong> <strong>The</strong> Max Warburg <strong>Courage</strong> Curriculum, Inc.<br />
© 2022 <strong>The</strong> Max Warburg <strong>Courage</strong> Curriculum, Inc.<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Courage</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Children</strong>: <strong>Boston</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Beyond</strong><br />
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Marvin Romero Moreta — Kathleen McGonigle, Teacher 20<br />
Thomas Edison K-8 School, Brighton, MA<br />
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