1993-1994 Harry Singer Foundation National Essay Contest

White Hats: People Who Are Trying To Make A Difference
Teachers: Tim Berger and Jan Zimmerman

Concordia High School, Concordia, Kansas

1st Patrick Sampson 2nd Chelsea Toll    3rd Keri Adams

"While few and far between, there are some examples of responsible behavior that are achieving some good in this county."
Russell Mason, Concordia High School, Concordia, Kansas 

"The United States in decline is a frightening concept to face for a person of my stature." 
Brian Preston, Concordia High School, Concordia, Kansas 

"The government has made this country a dependent society. The more the government does, the more society lets it do."
Nicci Bachand, Concordia High School, Concordia, Kansas

"In Chicago, George Sams, an ex-cop, has cut down on youth violence, during and around school, tremendously. In June, 1990, Sams was appointed the director of safety and security for the 410,000 students in Chicago's public schools. With the help of his former police comrades, Sams has organized and introduced SAFE: Schools Are For Education. Ever since SAFE was introduced, there has not been one single shooting, in the district, during school hours. His success has influenced other major cities to [copy] his program."
Patrick A. Sampson, Concordia High School, Concordia, Kansas

"In Berkeley, Molly Wetzel formed the Francisco Street Community Group, because her fifteen year old son was robbed by a drug dealer. The group filed suits against the landlord of a crack house and won, getting $2,000 apiece."
Jamie Dorman, Concordia High School, Concordia, Kansas

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