1993-1994 Harry Singer Foundation National Essay Contest

Doesn't Anyone Care About The Children?

Teacher: N.D. Kelso

Hereford High School, Hereford, Texas

1st Chris Lyles   2nd Kathleen Cooper  3rd Kelly Kelso

"When society does not allow someone to duck his obligations, everybody wins. People setting examples for everyone else provides motivation. Responsibility cannot be implanted, but in today's society, it can be taught."
Joe Garza, Hereford High School, Hereford, Texas

 "A Harris County [Texas] probate judge just received a sentence of one year in federal prison for filing a false income tax return in an attempt to hide the personal use of campaign funds. If high ranking officials cannot be honest and just, if they are not willing to be responsible for their actions, why should anybody else [be responsible]?"
Jill Walser, Hereford High School, Hereford, Texas

 "More of the good things happening should be publicized rather than the bad things."
Gabriela Gamez, Hereford, High School, Hereford, Texas

 "The junior high school in my home town has installed a teams program that strives to reach kids and raise test scores on the Texas Academic Achievement Skills test."
Jill Walser, Hereford High, Hereford, Texas

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