Mirka with her acceptance letter

We are proud to announce that Mirka has been accepted into Global Potential! Mirka writes about the experience of applying to the program:

One day during BCCP, I heard about the Global Potential Program. I was very interested in it and that same day, when I went home I applied online. The application took me over an hour to fill out. Global Potential is about helping communities with low incomes in countries like the Dominican Republic, Haiti, and Nicaragua. Once I filled out my application, it took a week to hear back. When they told me I was scheduled for an interview, I was so excited and also nervous because the next step was the interview. Once the day of the interview came, I was the only one dressed professionally while everybody else wore jeans. I was interviewed by 7 different people. And since there were so many students at the interview, we did a speed dating like interview. I was very nervous. I found out a week later that I got accepted. I was so happy! Now I’m going to have to face new challenges to get picked to fly overseas. For me to get picked, I need to fundraise $300, attend weekly workshops, and be very dedicated to Global Potential, but I’m ready!

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About three weeks ago, our group of New Utrecht High School students went to the Brooklyn Museum with the intent of seeing the Dinner Party exhibit. I found that the Dinner Party exhibit is a powerful testimony to the contribution made by powerful women in history. I was impressed by the great amount of symbolism used in the decorating of the art. The entire dinner party holds greater meaning than seen at first glance and completely encompasses subtle definition in its beautiful details. Each plate symbolizes a particular woman who made a difference in the lives of others and in history. The triangular shape of the dinner party symbolizes femininity, as well as the shapes defined on each plate. Each plate commemorates a woman and her various accomplishments. Below the plate and the table wrap is written the names of other famous women in history related to the particular piece chosen to be remembered. This special memorial brings dawn to a new age of art that forever immortalizes this group of women and is Judy Chicago’s very own contribution to an eternal feminist movement.

Elie looking at portraits of prominent Latinos.

The most interesting plate I saw was the Elizabeth Blackwell plate. I automatically fell in love with how it was all colorful. I can tell that she was a fun and bubbly person. I can also tell that she was a unique person. I love the details of the plate and I can tell she was a very important female leader. -Jessica Oriakhi

That plate was my favorite because it was like a royal theme. The sheet under the plate is like gold. Without knowing who was represented in the plate, I would think she was once a princess. The plate had a high-class look to it. It caught my eye. -Jennifer Oriakhi

The plate I chose belonged to Emily Dickinson. To me her plate represented a new beginning with each petal. The color pink represents a female and the petals show how she blossomed as an individual. Being a female, it was very exciting for me to see such a creation designed only for women. This unique plate inspired me to follow my dreams to becoming whatever I want because the flower only expanded and that's what I would like for myself. To be able to expand in my lifestyle and leave my imprints on this world would be the most amazing life achievement I can ever ask for. -Shinique Bailey

The students at New Utrecht High School were asked “What does peace mean to YOU?” The discussion that ensued was the inspiration for the BCCP Project Peace board and this video.

The BCCP board at New Utrecht~ We asked the students "What does peace mean to you?" See the variety of answers below.

Jessica weathers the rain for fresh produce.

yummy red potatoes

Umbrellas and Greens

Saira and Amna, sisters picking pumpkins

Who would have guessed these fruits are actually husk tomatoes!

Group photo

is interrupted by an unexpected visitor…