1993-1994 Harry Singer Foundation National Essay Contest
Responsibility, Who Has It and Who Doesn't and What That
Means For The Nation
Concordia High School, Concordia, Kansas
Teachers: Tim Berger and Jan Zimmerman
1st
Patrick Sampson 
2nd Chelsea Toll 3rd Keri Adams
"The
greenhouse effect, a thinning ozone layer, deforestation, endangered species, and
pollution of our water and land have all become major headlines. These problems caused
Americans to recognize our responsibility to protect those resources not just for
ourselves, but also for our children and grandchildren. People began to feel the need to
work together to solve the problems that they created."
Michelle A. Peterson, Concordia High School, Concordia, Kansas
"Even
though many times people don't have the right to sue, there are cases when people have
every right. Sometimes victims deserve money for their losses or for the bills
endured."
Jennifer Hauschel, Concordia High School,
Concordia, Kansas