The Courage of Children: Boston and Beyond XXXIII
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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 individuals<br />
<strong>and</strong> organizations who have given so generously <strong>of</strong> their time, talent, <strong>and</strong> energy<br />
to THE COURAGE OF CHILDREN: BOSTON AND BEYOND,<br />
VOLUME <strong>XXXIII</strong>.<br />
TABLE OF CONTENTS<br />
DEDICATION<br />
THE MAX WARBURG COURAGE CURRICULUM, INC.<br />
IX<br />
X<br />
EDITING<br />
Molly McCafferty<br />
Elizabeth Evans D’Ascensao<br />
Alex<strong>and</strong>ra Marshall<br />
Carrie Coughlin<br />
CHAMPION OF COURAGE AWARD<br />
XI<br />
ELSIE WILMERDING AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING<br />
XI<br />
2024 ESSAY JUDGES XII<br />
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S NOTE BY CARRIE COUGHLIN<br />
XIV<br />
PHOTOS<br />
All photographs were kindly submitted by students’ schools or parents/caregivers.<br />
Credit for Max’s photo: Condée N. Russo<br />
PREFACE BY ELIZABETH EVANS D’ASCENSAO<br />
MAX’S STORY BY STEPHANIE WARBURG AND CHARLOTTE HARRIS<br />
XV<br />
XVI<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 />
THE COURAGE OF CHILDREN: BOSTON AND BEYOND, VOLUME <strong>XXXIII</strong><br />
is a publication <strong>of</strong> <strong>The</strong> Max Warburg <strong>Courage</strong> Curriculum, Inc.<br />
© 2024 <strong>The</strong> Max Warburg <strong>Courage</strong> Curriculum, Inc.<br />
THE COURAGE OF CHILDREN: BOSTON AND BEYOND<br />
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NATIONAL PROGRAM 1<br />
COURAGE IN MY LIFE 2<br />
EDWIN QUEZADA PEGUERO — DAN CESARIO 4<br />
Joseph P. Tynan Elementary School, <strong>Boston</strong>, MA<br />
MONICA NASCIMENTO — STEFANIE LYN MACHADO 6<br />
Keith Middle School, New Bedford, MA<br />
ESMÉ FIELDS — AMY ROJEK 8<br />
Community Preparatory School, Providence, RI<br />
ISAMEL MEJIA — HELEN SULLIVAN 10<br />
Joseph J. Hurley K-8 School, <strong>Boston</strong>, MA<br />
KARIS YU — EMILY WU 12<br />
Josiah Quincy Upper School, <strong>Boston</strong>, MA<br />
LOUISA FIX — JEANINE STANSFIELD 14<br />
Warren-Prescott K-8 School, <strong>Boston</strong>, MA<br />
PAMELA DE LA ROSA — TED DOOLIN 16<br />
William H. Ohrenberger School, <strong>Boston</strong>, MA<br />
LANAYIA BROWN — TAENARI PHILLIPS-THOMPSON 18<br />
Menino YMCA Afterschool Program, <strong>Boston</strong>, MA<br />
WILEINY ROMERO LARA — HELEN SULLIVAN 20<br />
Joseph J. Hurley K-8 School, <strong>Boston</strong>, MA<br />
VOLUME <strong>XXXIII</strong><br />
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