Teacher: Nadana Maddox
1993-1994 Harry Singer Foundation National Essay Contest
Responsibility, Who Has It and Who Doesn't and What That
Means For The Nation
Teacher: Nadana Maddox
Walters High School, Walters, Oklahoma
"A man sued two people for scratching his car. The couple
was out in a parking lot having a snowball fight. They landed a snowball on the
car. The snowball had a piece of gravel in it. The owner got out of his car and
proceeded to have words with the person who threw the snowball. Just before
getting in a fist fight, the man who owned the scratched car left. Later that
day the man who owned the car chased down the couple and broke their
tail-lights. He sued to have his car repainted and the couple counter-sued the
man for the tail-lights and a ticket that they received for the broken
lights."
Jeremy Hoffpauir, Walters High School, Walters, Oklahoma
"Do not be guided by technology, take it upon yourself to guide technology.
The media provides outlets for achievement in education, business, entertainment
and politics. We cannot afford to waste this priceless resource."
Jenny Thurman, Walters High School, Walters, Oklahoma
Student interests (football and hunting) add a personal touch to the
following excerpts:
"My view of responsibility is people tending to their
business and taking care of top priority. The only thing, besides school, that
has really taught me responsibility, is football. Football players must be
extremely responsible for working out, making practice and having an over all
good attitude about themselves and their teammates. The game teaches discipline
and is a good way to teach yourself responsibility".
Keith Wrape, Walters High School, Walters, Oklahoma
