diverse - adj. different from each other

despite - preposition. without being prevented by (something) — used to say that something happens or is true even though there is something that might prevent it from happening or being true

integrate - v. to end a policy that keeps people of different races apart in (a place, such as a school

infantry- n. the part of an army that has soldiers who fight on foot

paratrooper- n. a member of a group of soldiers who are trained to jump out of airplanes using a parachute

teenager - n. someone who is between 13 and 19 years old

wisdom- n. knowledge that is gained by having many experiences in life

controversial- adj. relating to or causing much discussion, disagreement, or argument

camaraderie- n. a feeling of good friendship among the people in a group