1993-1994 Harry Singer Foundation National Essay Contest
Responsibility, Who Has It and Who Doesn't and What That
Means For The Nation

Harrisburg High School, Harrisburg, Illinois
Teacher: Pam Bramlet
1st
Amy Hart
2nd Eduardo Novelli Valente
3rd
Rachel Miller
"Taking
responsibility in a stupid and even irresponsible way causes as many problems and protests
as not taking any at all."
Eduardo Novelli Valente, Harrisburg High School,
Harrisburg, Illinois
"If you
can't stand up for what you believe in then you are not liberated. Everyone always seems
to go with the majority but they may not always be right."
Kristine Banks, Harrisburg High School,
Harrisburg, Illinois