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Giving Back
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Mitike
CITIZENSHIP
N M H : P U R P OS E FU L E D U CAT I O N
Born in Ethiopia, Mitike came to the U.S. 10 years ago. An excellent student, a varsity runner, and a member of the choir, Mitike has thrived at NMH.
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ne of the classes I’ve taken this fall is the sophomore Diversity
and Social Justice seminar. It’s designed not only to make you consider the many
Classes 2013–14:
in our society, but also to increase your
HUM II World History
awareness of your own identity. I think both of those goals are reinforced by what I do outside of the classroom at NMH. I’m a member of the Circle of
Honors Spanish II HUM II World Religion Algebra II Biology I World Literature
Sisters, an affinity group for young
Activities:
women of color that raised a lot of
JV Crew
money for the local food pantry this year.
Varsity Cross-Country
This past summer, I increased my
awareness of my identity in a big way. I reconnected with my native country, Ethiopia. I worked in an orphanage, and it was very powerful. It felt like an entirely new experience and
A singer, a runner, an accomplished student, and a citizen • of the world.
SOPHOMORE
aspects of diversity and multiculturalism
Circle of Sisters, affinity group for young women of color Concert Choir
CITIZENSHIP
In a world that is both increasingly interconnected yet polarized, we need global citizens invested in the common good. At NMH, you will learn to appreciate the variations that exist among individuals and within communities. Alongside students from diverse cultures and countries, you will exchange ideas and conceive ways to make the world economically balanced, environmentally healthy, and committed to peace.
like home at the same time.
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