Hey, who wouldn't want to change the world?

[Alaina (G-STAR)]

I think I have probably tried to begin this post about 5 times now and
each time I've deleted it because there are no words for the feeling
that I have right now. But if I had to try and explain it, I would
probably do it like so:

Never in my 18 years of life have I met a group of people who have
succeeded in what we did tonight. We changed the world; someone's
world. And that is remarkable. We told stories and shared lives, both
ours and other peoples' in a way that was so eloquent and so beautiful
that it almost brought ME to tears (even though we ran it five million
times before this) because the second Alex walked on stage from minute
one there was an energy that we never seemed to master in all of the
rehearsals. It was the energy of "Woah, we're actually doing this,
right here, right now...we are making a difference.".

and all of our friends in Rwanda and Kosovo, I wish you could have
here on the stage with us, holding our hands as one body of people,
because this energy can certainly be described as vividly as I would
like to, but it can only be experienced through physical presence.

As I look back on this experience, I will always remember it as the
moment I stopped the talking and started the walking. This is our
time, you guys, to do what we can to make a difference that we have
been told we can make since pre-school. And I can promise you that
there is no other group of people I could imagine taking my first step
in the direction of progress with.

Mr. Bower, Susan, Robert, Jeton, Hope, and all the facilitators of
this project, this includes you. Thank you for passing the torch to us
now. I will never forget any of you or any of this.

Much love,
Alaina

[Ian (G-STAR)]

Congradulations, everyone and it has been an honor and one of the best
things that has happened to be to do this project with all of you. My
fellow G-star students and members of the Kosovo and Rwandan groups
thank you so much for participateing and you have changed my veiw on
the world and what I hope to do in this world. I think it was
Johnathan from Rwanda who said maybe I can help places like Sudan and
Darfur and my answer to that is yes I will. This project has given all
of us the streagth and power to change the world and I think it will
be this generation that will save the world. I say that I will do my
part to help the world and by that I mean this. My fellow classmates,
I have never felt so strongly attacked to any group as much as I have
G-star and its students, you have made me feel so welcome and loved
and I thank you for that. It is why I am honored to defend this
country and defend you, I promise that while I am in uniform no one
will harm this country like it has before, I will NEVER let that
happen again. I will fight with all my soul to protect humanity and
this cause. I will fight to stop genocide in other countrys and when
the sound of the U.S military is heard forever it will be known as a
sign of hope and slavation. I am honored to accept this call and fight
for you. God bless you all.

Semper Fi
Devil Dog Out.

[Daniel (G-STAR)]

That night was our moment and our first steps at changing the world
through art. We know how to do it now and as Alaina said to the
Students in Rwanda and Kosovo you may not have been there physically
but you were with us in spirit through out the entire show. It was so
breath taking to actually hear opinions being changed that night. To
feel the energy in the room change from one emotion to another and to
get that kind of reaction out of such an amazing audience! I felt like
everyone who stood durring that standing ovation (whether it be in
spirit or actually standing) was another voice we've added on to our
cause and I'm so inspired and so happy because the world is going to
be a better place and I actually think that things will one day be ok
just from one hour long show. I know its the tag line to a horror film
but still One act of confidance can change your whole life but it can
also change the world.

Love Ya'll,
Danny Perez

[Alex (G-STAR)]

I don't really know what to say. All I know is that this year was the
most exciting, most liberating, most educating, most amazing year of
my life. I know that the people on stage right already heard this
from me right before the show, but the rest of you guys need to know
that I want to thank you all for being in this project. This project,
and all of you in it, has been what has kept me sane all of this
year. You guys have been what kept me up throughout the year and I
really appreciate all that you have done for me. Even though you may
not know it, all of you have done a lot for me.

Oh, and about the show. I had so much energy during the beginning of
the game show, I was shaking. It took me till half way through the
game show. Then I was able to control it and not screw up.

Love and Respect,

Alex

[Emily (G-STAR)]

Wow this year was our year. The show was amazing and I can't tell you
all how proud i am of everyone who particapated through out the entire
project. I learned a lot about myself and the world around me this
year and its all thanks to you all. I have been thinking about the
first question that was asked after the show, "Who changed the most
throughout the project?" Danny I think you were right that I have
changed a lot but I don't believe I was the one who changed the most.
I think it was The "goofballs" that now have a message. I am happy
that we did make a big impact with this project but im sad to see it
end. I really don't want this year to be over for this reason. We all
made the connections and i guess i am just afraid we are going to lose
them. Oh and to Alex, Ian, Jonathon, and Mr.Bower, you all have made
the biggest changes in me this year and I am very thankful for them. I
am going to miss you all next year but i wish you all nothing but
happiness for the future ( ANd Ian IF YOU DON'T COME BACK ALIVE FROM
THE MARINES YOU ARE GOING TO MAKE ME VERY UPSET). MUCH LOVE TO ALL!!!!

PEACE TO ALL

G.I. (OUT FOR THE LAST TIME)
EMILY