1993-1994 Harry Singer Foundation National Essay Contest
Doesn't Anyone Care About The Children?
Teacher: Kathleen Mohn
Conrad Weiser High School, Robesonia, Pennsylvania
1st Kevin Speicher
2nd Kristy Wanner 3rd Megan Young
"When nine-year old Christopher Harris became a victim
of a shooting, the city of St. Louis also took action. The city collected 8,500
firearms which were melted down into a statue of young Christopher."
Rebekah L. Kochar, Conrad Weiser High School, Robesonia, Pennsylvania
"The Prom Promise Act is a contract that says that on
prom night the particular student who is signing the contract will not consume
any drug or alcohol that night."
Kate Manbeck, Conrad Weiser High School, Robesonia, Pennsylvania
"Every week, my local newspaper selects the
persons of the week, usually one adult and one youth, based on the things they
have done to make a difference in the community. This is a very motivating
article. It gives everyone the message that they can make a difference and gives
them ideas of what they can do."
Jenny Deppen, Conrad Weiser High School, Robesonia, Pennsylvania
"The people
working on the Talk line are kind of like counselors who talk to the students
and try to help them and work out their problems. This Talk line lets the
students know that even though they have no one to talk to at home, the Talk
line will always listen."
Karen Louise Gerhart, Conrad Weiser High
School, Robesonia, Pennsylvania