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Name: Kirsten
Age: 16
Where he/she attends school: Local public high school
Favorite color: Blue and purple
Favorite food: Curry Vindaloo
Personal Causes: Racial equality, gay rights, immigrant rights, anti-war, fighting poverty, social justice
Favorite passtime: Political activism, writing to legislators and letters to the editor
Three words YOU would use to describe their personality: Stubborn, practical, intelligent
Three words HE/SHE would use to describe his/her personality: Dedicated, eloquent, smart
Favorite Quote: "Injustice anywhere is a threat to just everywhere." -Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Brief biography in 250 words or less: As the oldest of her siblings, Kirsten is prone to being a little bossy toward her younger sisters, but her passion for her social justice causes is genuine. She is determined to change the world for the better, and is already working hard for what she believes in. Her future is on the world political stage, fighting for what's right.
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Name: Bree
Age: 15
Where he/she attends school: Local public high school
Favorite color: Red, blue, and black
Favorite food: PB&J sandwiches, dried fruit
Personal Causes: At risk and homeless youth, mentoring, poverty relief, educational support and reform
Favorite passtime: Reading, mocking stupid movies, jogging, sketching
Three words YOU would use to describe their personality: Thoughtful, determined, creative
Three words HE/SHE would use to describe his/her personality: Ordinary, shy, timid
Favorite Quote: "In this beautiful life, there's always some sorry. And it's a double-edged knife, but there's always tomorrow. It's up to you now if you sink or swim. Just keep the faith that your ship will come in. It's not so bad..." -Great Big Sea
Brief biography in 250 words or less: Bree is the Green girls' cousin, now adopted sister. Prior to living with the Green family, she alternated between living with each of her divorced parents, and they rarely had enough money. Her rough experiences growing up led her to be very compassionate and made her very aware of poverty, particularly as affects children and young people. She is quiet and rather shy, but is a deep thinker. Bree aspires to be a psychologist or a librarian someday... and she gets lots of practice with the psychology keeping her new sisters in line.
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Name: Felicity
Age: 15
Where he/she attends school: French language immersion school
Favorite color: Green and pink
Favorite food: Homemade berry tarts
Personal Causes: Felicity doesn't do much outside activism, but her current mission in life is to keep the peace between her siblings
Favorite passtime: Reading, writing poetry, knitting, crafts
Three words YOU would use to describe their personality: Quiet, creative, empathetic
Three words HE/SHE would use to describe his/her personality: Shy, mother-hen, homebody
Favorite Quote: "Where we love is home, Home that our feet may leave, but not our hearts." -Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr.
Brief biography in 250 words or less: It's easy for quiet Felicity to be overlooked amongst her more boisterous siblings, but she is crucial glue in holding the family together. Her unfailing calm diffuses tense situations, and her understanding and trustworthy nature mean everyone can confide in her. Felicity doesn't always stand out, but she's always important.
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Name: Josefina
Age: 14
Ethnic background: Mexican American, born in the United States
Where he/she attends school: French language immersion school (she also speaks fluent Spanish)
Favorite color: Red, orange, and yellow
Favorite food: Spicy black bean quesadillas
Personal Causes: Immigrant rights, cultural awareness, respect for non-majority languages
Favorite passtime: Writing fiction and articles for the school newspaper, reading, travel, hiking
Three words YOU would use to describe their personality: Bright, loyal, knowledgable
Three words HE/SHE would use to describe his/her personality: Friendly, curious, spontaneous
Favorite Quote: "Sólo con una ardiente paciencia conquistaremos la espléndida ciudad que dará luz, justicia y dignidad a todos los hombres. Así la poesía no habrá cantado en vano."/"Only with a burning patience can we conquer the splendid City which will give light, justice and dignity to all mankind. In this way the song will not have been sung in vain." -Pablo Neruda
Brief biography in 250 words or less: Josefina was born to a Mexican immigrant mother. When her mother died, Josefina was passed from relative to relative for several years, but eventually came to live with her half-siblings and adopted family members. Josefina is smart, creative, and very proud of being Latina and her Mexican heritage. She is also interested in learning about other cultures and visiting other countries. When she grows up, she wants to be a travel writer.
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Name: Molly
Age: 13
Where he/she attends school: Gifted program at the local public middle school
Favorite color: Blue
Favorite food: Chirashi sushi
Personal Causes: Using her art to communicate with others
Favorite passtime: Painting, drawing, sculpting, fashion design
Three words YOU would use to describe their personality: Brilliant, talented, stormy
Three words HE/SHE would use to describe his/her personality: Artistic, creative, odd
Favorite Quote: The art of Henri Matisse is what most speaks to her, and what she would communicate to others
Brief biography in 250 words or less: Molly is very artistically talented, and is dedicated to developing it. This dedication often reaches the level of extreme single-mindedness. Molly has reactly been diagnosed as being on the milder end of the Autism Spectrum. What she is unable to communicate through words and personal interaction, she finds easier to express through her paintings and drawings. She is prone to being rather moody, but is a brilliant young lady and is often a lot of fun.
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Name: Kaya
Age:12
Ethnic/racial self-identification: American Indian, Nimíipuu (Nez Perce)
Religion: Along with many other modern members of her tribe, she practices a combination of Christianity and traditional Nimíipuu religion
Where he/she attends school: Local middle school part-time, and accelerated online distance courses part-time
Favorite color: Red and umber
Favorite food: Blueberry muffins
Personal Causes: Pan-Indianism (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pan-Indianism,) Native rights, and heritage preservation.
Favorite passtime: Dance: traditional and Pan-Indian dance, ballet, modern. She's also very interested in learning about science and likes to read science fiction.
Three words YOU would use to describe their personality: Smart, funny, deep
Three words HE/SHE would use to describe his/her personality: Quiet, unique, motivated
Favorite Quote: "It is our choices... that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities." -Albus Dumbledore
Brief biography in 250 words or less: Kaya joined the Green family through permanent special guardianship. She still maintains deep ties of loyalty to her tribe and participates in cultural events whenever possible. Kaya is prone to being quiet and introspective, and is calm and level-headed, but she also has a wicked dry sense of humour, which takes people by surprise if they don't know her well. She does well in school, but puts more effort into subjects she finds useful than those she doesn't. Kaya is social, and has close friends both at school and through her various dances classes and groups. She is also close with her adopted sisters, and enjoys being part of a large blended family.
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Name: Charissa
Age:10
Ethnic/racial self-identification: Latina
Where he/she attends school: Specialized elementary school for hearing impaired students
Favorite color: Yellow
Favorite food: Pinto beans
Personal Causes: Animal care, wildlife rescue, the environment
Favorite passtime: Spending time with animals or learning about them, playing outside, playing sports with her friends
Three words YOU would use to describe their personality: Shy, friendly, patient
Three words HE/SHE would use to describe his/her personality: Quiet, unusual, fun
Favorite Quote: "Everyone needs friends." -Friend Bear, from the Care Bears
Brief biography in 250 words or less: Charissa was the youngest in the family for a long time, and sometimes settles into the role of "the baby," but she is capable of independence too. She has a hearing impairment, and is in fact almost completely deaf, but she is a capable lip reader. She also has some learning problems that make her struggle in school, but she is good at practical tasks, especially those that involve animal care. Charissa is shy and takes time to open up to people, but she is a good friend once she lets down her guard.
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Name: Fiona
Age: 10
Where he/she attends school: Anglican parish elementary school
Favorite color: Pink and peach
Favorite food: Plain noodles with butter
Personal Causes: Foster child rights, juvenile mental health, the arts
Favorite passtime: Jumping rope, playing with dolls and stuffed animals, singing, musical theatre, ballet
Three words YOU would use to describe their personality: Spontaneous, fun, mercurial
Three words HE/SHE would use to describe his/her personality: Exciting, happy, star
Favorite Quote: "There's always something." -Violet Baudelaire
Brief biography in 250 words or less: Fiona is Bree's biological sister, though they often lived separately when the family split up. Fiona ended up in foster care when her mother wasn't able to care for her properly or keep her safe. She was located again by the Green Family, and now lives with them. Fiona is an energetic and interesting kid. She loves theatre, musicals, and dance. She has some challenges, though, in that she has a diagnosis of bipolar disorder and sometimes acts out in response to her traumatic past. She is fun friend and a good sister, and has ambitions of Broadway someday.
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Name: Evelyn
Age: 8
Where he/she attends school: Anglican parish elementary school
Favorite color: Purple
Favorite food: Pasta with meatballs and veggies
Personal Causes: Helping foster children, like she was
Favorite passtime: School and learning things, playing with her toy horses, playing outside, going to the park, gardening
Three words YOU would use to describe their personality: Active, smart, funny
Three words HE/SHE would use to describe his/her personality: Hyper, cuddly, playful
Favorite Quote: "It takes hands to build a house, but only hearts can build a home." -Author Unknown
Brief biography in 250 words or less: Evelyn spent much of her childhood so far in foster care with her biological siblings, although sometimes they were placed in different homes. Eventually, she was adopted, and she gained new adoptive family members, but she hopes that her biological siblings will be able to join her in her home in the future. Evelyn is the youngest child in her new home. She's a very energetic kid, and enjoys playing outside, but she is also very enthusiastic about school. Evelyn is a quick learner, eager to have new experiences and make new friends. She sometimes has trouble sitting still, but once her interest is captured, she becomes fully engrossed for the long haul.
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