I am from Palestine and an Arab. I play quarterback on the football team. I am a hard-worker, determined, and athletic.
Ameen
15
I am a Navajo, Native American Indian. I play football and am very quick. I tam Ameen's friend and take him to the Canyon de Chelly.
Jeremy Yazzie
15
I am a proud Arab and Muslim. I wear my headscard to school. I am opinionated and strong willed. I stick up for my brother and am loyal to my family and to myself.
Joumana
15
I coach the boys football team. I offered the quarterback position to Ameen.
Coach Martinez
15
I worry about Ameen playing football because I am afraid he will get hurt. I have seen a lot of violence in my life in Palestine. I take good care of my family and cook them dinner every night.
Mom
15
I watch politics on the evening news. I vent my anger against the Israeli government, the US Congress, and the Palestinian leaders.
Dad
15
Ameen's nickname
habibi
15
We asked questions after the football game. We were looking for quotes for the local news.
reporters
15
We did not stick up for Ameen when the other team was calling him names. We did not stop the trash talk.
Lineman- Ameen's teammates
15
I was the Quarterback super star last year and led my team to the championship. I drank too much and totaled my car. I am no longer allowed to play.
Trent Worthington
15
We want Trent back in the game and for coach for take out Ameen. We think that Trent is our only hope of winning. We talk behind Ameen's back in the locker room.