Lauren G. - Carmel School            Indiana

"Hello, my name is Lauren and I enjoy a variety of activities such as hanging out with friends, traveling, playing co-ed soccer, running on the school track team, bird watching and playing the saxophone and the piano.  As part of 4-H, I train llamas to go through obstacle courses and have won several competitions since I first started in 3rd grade. Although interested in all aspects of environmentalism, I am especially concerned about climate change and its effect on animals’ habitats.  I am looking forward to studying in order to become a Zoologist with a specific focus on the study of Polar Bears."

Tayler M. - Home School                   Illionis

"I am a freshman in high school and I am also home-schooled. I live in rural, central Illinois and this fact has made my major environmental project, recycling, a little easier. I have set up and still maintain seven recycling centers in seven different communities. Since I started recycling, I have reclaimed and recycled over 22,963 pounds of aluminum. With the funds I earn from this project I am able to do many other projects throughout the year. When I graduate I hope to continue my work with environmental issues and hopefully study veterinary medicine."

Tia P. - Tomah High School                    Wisconsin

"Hello.  My name is Tia and I am a 17 year old Senior at Tomah High School.  I have been involved with Roots & Shoots since my sophomore year of high school.  This year I was elected president of my group.  I will be attending the University of Wisconsin, Platteville next year to study Business Administration.  When I'm not at school or at work I spend most of my time with family, friends or writing poetry.  I am proud to be a part of Roots & Shoots and it has taught me more about myself and the world around me than I ever though possible."