WET'S RISK TAKERS SERIES
QUOTES AND PHOTOS

"I was put into completely different surrounding that really made me think as an individual."
– Zaneta Hwang, Grade 10, Baruch College Campus High School

"Before being in the program, I thought a risk taker was someone who took death-defying risks. Now I think it’s someone who is brave enough to make a change. "
– Ashley Pina, Grade 9, Bread and Roses High School

“The most important thing I am taking away from this program is that everyone has the power to change social standards if they are empowered.”
–Beverly Wu, 11th Grade, Townsend Harris High School

“Because of a session where we discussed abuse, I feel that I am now aware of how to recognize it and what to do about it”
– Veronica DeJesus, 9th Grade, City College High school

"I am more analytical when it comes to the media."
– Rikelma Jimenez-Hidalgo, 10th grader, St. Jean Baptiste

"The most important thing I am taking away from this program is to express myself and not be afraid to be myself ever."
– Cynthia Romain, 11th Grade, Martin Luther King Jr.

"At first I was a little skeptical about sharing my thoughts and opinions and experiences with my group. Then I was able to open up when I realized I was not the only one with these problems."
–Tiffany Parker, 11th grader, Collegiate Institute for Math & Science

"We had a talk about passing judgements on people and every time I think about judging someone I refer back to the conversation and think twice."
– Caroline Koppelman, 10th grader, LaGuardia

"After two years in this program, and meeting so many strong women, I have much more confidence in what I say and do."
– Jennifer Murdock, 11th grader, St. Jean Baptiste

"I remember when Kelly McGillis shared her story on being a victim of rape and she mentioned a quote that said 'You have to be the change you want to see'….Risk Takers definitely gave me a bigger view on when to set boundaries at any given point you feel you should. It also made it okay to "feel" in a sense that its ok to cry, feel sad, be angry, speak up, and say no."
– Susan Ahunamba, Saint Jean Baptiste, 10th grade

I now notice myself thinking twice before I look at a magazine.
– Chelsea Katz, 11th grader, The Beacon School