1993-1994 Harry Singer Foundation National Essay Contest

Responsibility, Who Has It and Who Doesn't and What That Means For The Nation

Teacher: Lucinda Sanders



Danville High School, Danville, Kentucky

1st Lanna Renee Hill   2nd Zack King  3rd Shelley Rightmyer

“Upon finding a large sum of money I would after imaging the penthouse, the BMW, the pool, etc., turn in the cash!  It would be nice to own all of these fine materials, but, I want to do it honestly.  I have a conscience and stealing would wreck my morals.  Most of my peers, I would hope, would do the same.  Everyone is tempted by instant luxury, but morals should come first.”
Stacey Lenn, Danville High School, Danville, Kentucky

“People cannot go around blurting artificial eloquence to cover the truth.  Just because the majority believes one way doesn’t mean it is right.  Liberty clearly cannot survive in a society such as this.”
Zack King, Danville High School, Danville, Kentucky

“If more boys were encouraged to take an oath such as this and to participate in an organization like the Boy Scouts, the boys of today would definitely have more values and morals.”
Janna Hill, Danville High School, Danville, Kentucky

“Yes, I agree.  Nearly all the people in my class feel free to say whatever they want, regardless of whom they hurt.  Some students make racist, sexist or other offensive comments; but, when charged, claim, ‘I was only saying what I feel’.”
Dee Hazelrigg, Danville High School, Danville, Kentucky

“Irresponsibility can be corrected... Since government can never be more than an auxiliary in the development of character, our social and civic institutions must share in the responsibility.”
Sarah Coburn, Danville High School, Danville, Kentucky

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