Cynthia Calderon Mission in Life:  I recycle everything because I'm cautious of the next generation. I want my nieces and little cousins to have a clean future. I want them to be able to enjoy a clean beach. By recycling, I'm setting an example and educating those around me that we need to take care of our environment. What you want to be:  I would like to be an oceanographer because I have learned that all our hazardous waste is effecting sea animals the most. My goal for the future is to study and help our sea creatures.      Hometown:  Bridgeport, CT Community Involvement:  My dad has a school of Tae Kwon Do and we sell students water bottles. They used to through away the bottle in the garbage. Now we have a designated container only for recyclables. My dad and I talk to the students and inform them on how they can be more eco-friendly and be good examples in our community. Why you would like to go to GLA Maine:  I would like to attend GLAME because GLA is like a family to me. I always learn new things that help me in becoming a better person. Through this program, I have learned to be a environmentally caring person. This has inspired me to pursue a career in environmental science. GLA has been a great experience. A Message from Cynthia: [ Listen to Student ] Lattice Johnson Age: 16  Mission in Life: I would like to fulfill a career in forensics.  What I want to be: A forensic scientist and anthropologist  Hometown: Bridgeport, CT  Green Light Academy Maine: I would like to attend GLA Maine to learn how to think in a more scientific way and to appreciate the small island ecosystem and culture. A Message from Lattice: [ Listen to Student ] Titania Green Age: 16  Mission in Life: My mission in life is to help spread more awareness about our environmental situation and how the small things we do every day can have a big impact on the environment.  What I want to be: An environmental scientist  Hometown: Bridgeport, CT  Community Involvement: I am a member of Interact club, the GAIA club, GSA, Literary Magazine and African American club.  Green Light Academy Maine: I would like to go to GLA Maine because it would allow me to get a one of a kind experience and help me learn more about the environment. Also, protecting the environment  is what I want to do as a career, therefore attending GLA Maine will bring me one step closer to doing what I want to do. A Message from Tatania: [ Listen to Student ] Janet Quito Age: 16 Mission in Life: My mission in life is to study marine life. What I want to be: A marine biologist Hometown: Bridgeport, CT Green Light Academy: I would like to go to GLA Maine so that I can continue my green education and take more hands-on courses dealing with ecology and environmental science. Green Light Academy Maine is a once in a lifetime opportunity for me to explore adventure. A Message from Janet: [ Listen to Student ] Green Light Academy 117 Main Street, Ansonia, CT 06401 phone: 203.736.9300 ext. 299 fax: 203.736.2300 greenlightacademy@beaconpreservation.org Maine Office 179 Main Street, North Haven, ME 04853 phone: 207.867.4747 All pages Copyright ©2010 Beacon Preservation, Inc. Photographs contributed in part by David E. Johnston