1993-1994 Harry Singer Foundation National Essay Contest
White Hats: People Who Are Trying To Make A Difference
Teacher: Susan J. Long
Niantic High School, Niantic, Illinois
1st Michael J. Pyle 2nd Tom Moore 
3rd Alicia Dothager
"[The
government has] spent billions on programs to advertise condoms and safe-sex to
teenagers, but those ads have promoted sex more than anything. It has been
proven that those campaigns have resulted in more teenage pregnancies, sexually
transmitted diseases, and abortions. Yet, the government is going to invest $7
billion more to send out the same unsuccessful message. Plus, Clinton is
planning on starting over 300 new school-based clinics."
Alicia Dothager, Niantic-Harristown High School, Niantic, Illinois
"Even
the government can be irresponsible."
Alicia Dothager, Niantic-Harristown High School, Niantic, Illinois
"Though
it seems that there is so much selfishness and greed in the world, possibly we
see what we want to see. For every citizen that takes advantage of the judicial
system, devises schemes to get rich at the expense of others, or uses the
welfare system as an excuse not to work, there are many citizens who not only
take responsibility for themselves, but also shoulder the responsibility for
others. The builders, flood relief workers, benefactors for terminally ill
children, and local heroes inspire us all to get involved to help make our
nation a better place to live."
Carrie Brock, Niantic-Harristown
High School, Niantic, Illinois