Aftaba Mezetovic receiving a standing ovation from the organizing committee Credit: Matthew ThorsenArmina Medic celebrating the day with her son and mother Credit: Matthew ThorsenElizabeth Magnan from Bellows Free Academy in St. Albans reading her poem “I Admire You” Credit: Matthew ThorsenIsabel Blankenbaker from Barstow Memorial School reading her tribute to U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Credit: Matthew ThorsenLeft to right: Muslims Girls Making Change slam poets Lena Ginawi, Kiran Waqar and Balkisa Abdikadir Credit: Matthew ThorsenNepali dancers from the Winooski School District Credit: Matthew ThorsenWanda Hines paying tribute to her sister, who was a victim of domestic violence Credit: Matthew Thorsen