1993-1994 Harry Singer Foundation National Essay Contest
White Hats: People Who Are Trying To Make A Difference
Teacher: Tom Osting
Iowa-Grant High School, Livingston, Wisconsin
1st Dawn Eddy 
2nd Donita Straka 
3rd Shane Hamilton
"Reverend
LeHavre Buck was 17 when his girlfriend, now wife of 21 years, told him she was
pregnant. He quit school and joined the Marines and married his girlfriend. His
story turned out happily. Now he gives workshops as part of the National Urban
League Campaign on male responsibility. He uses role models to inspire the kids.
He tries to build self-esteem and offer new alternatives to teens to get out of
the poverty cycle."
Dawn Eddy, Iowa-Grant High School, Livingston , Wisconsin
"Maria
Troy found both a motel room and a job through a national motel chain's program
to help the homeless. Troy and her 9-year-old son had spent two months in a
shelter for the homeless before [she] was given a job taking reservations [for]
Days Inn."
Christi Ashmore, Iowa-Grant High School, Livingston, Wisconsin