1993-1994 Harry Singer Foundation National Essay Contest
White Hats: People Who Are Trying To Make A Difference
Teacher: N.D. Kelso
Hereford High School, Hereford, Texas
1st Chris Lyles 
2nd Kathleen Cooper 3rd Kelly Kelso
Chris
suggests offering a tax break as a reward for community service. Chances are if
Chris (below) lived in California instead of Texas, he might support Congressman
Huffington's proposal to give tax breaks to volunteers who donate time to good
causes. Tax deductions have been allowed for donations of money for years.
"Implement a new government program where a tax break of five to
ten percent, depending on the type of activity, would be used to reward people
involved in major community service activities. We all know that money is an
important driving force in America and if such a program were instituted, we
would undoubtedly see a tremendous change in America's attitude towards
responsibility."
"Boy
Talk is a group of male students at Texas Tech University who meet with
early teenage boys and discuss their questions about growing up to be
responsible adults."
Colby Black, Hereford High School,
Hereford, Texas
"In
the small town of Hereford, Texas an organization known as the Keywanette's,
serve the town in several different ways. ...high school girls help the Red
Cross and visit the Senior Citizens home. The girls show responsibility and
encourage each other to be good role models for their school and
community."