First off I would like to point out that in these last few days of meeting and bonding with one another, we have created our own community. What's most important about communities is that they have the possibility to grow. I feel that through this program and the service that we will provide, we will have the opportunity to have our community grow with those around us.

We have already begun to fulfill the vision that I believe St. Francis believed in. His vision of a diverse community of friendship can be noted in today's exercise. Diversity does not always have to be in relation to ethnicity or home location. As we saw today, our group is very diverse in how we interact with one another. Some of us are go-getters, while others like to sit back, listen, and analyze. This not only shows that we have already obtained delight in diversity, but have also shown the unique worth that each person holds.

Our community will continue to grow throughout our journey as Bonner Leaders. With each new member of our community, our diversity will continue to grow as well. This is what I believe St. Francis was striving for. If we continue to maintain the friendship and respect that I have seen in this program thus far, I have no doubts that building a better world is within our reach.