Brenda Melara, Writer
After coming to the United States from El Salvador at the age of 15, Brenda Melara, 12, shares her passion for traveling. “The traveling from coming to the United States from El Salvador really gave me a passion for traveling and it is one thing I would want to do in the future and learning new languages as well,” Melara said. “August 28, 2017 will be 2 years since I came from El Salvador.”
![(Photo courtesy of Mr. Kim)
Matt Loftis, Chaperone
Matt Loftus was one of the chaperones for the trip this year and last year. When asked him what had been his favorite part of the trip this year this was his response:
“All of you guys [the students] are different each of you have different personalities and that has been my favorite thing,” Loftis said. “Seeing you guys and see how you interact with nature.”](https://www.thedowneylegend.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/image002-900x675.jpg)
