1993-1994 Harry Singer Foundation National Essay Contest

Doesn't Anyone Care About The Children?

New Underwood High School, New Underwood, South Dakota

Teacher: Thomas Hehn

   1st Quentin Stover  2nd Keilani Williams 3rd Carmen Knuppe

"Find something constructive for the youth of America to do. There are too many people who rely on television as their baby-sitter or as their sole source of entertainment. Instead of promoting television and movies, promote hobbies that stimulate the mind, like writing or reading."
Keilani Williams, New Underwood High School, New Underwood, South Dakota

"The harm this increasing violence causes is far reaching. Ð The sad thing is these are not the majority of the students causing the increase in violence. Why then, do they have this power; and whose responsibility is it to change things and make schools safe places of learning?... Students do not realize the strength they have in numbers and that positive peer pressure can also have an effect."
Sarah Parrish, New Underwood High School, New Underwood, South Dakota

"With a 50 percent divorce rate, children are forced to live with one parent, usually the mother. This means many children grow up without a father, and for boys the crucial issue is a role model."
Carmen Knuppe, New Underwood High School, New Underwood, South Dakota

"Communities need to organize activities."
Keilani Williams, New Underwood High School, New Underwood, South Dakota                  
                                                                                                                                       

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