1993-1994 Harry Singer Foundation National Essay Contest
White Hats: People Who Are Trying To Make A Difference
Teacher: Arthur W. Brown
South Kent High School, South Kent, Connecticut
1st Joseph Lee 2nd Jesse Callaway 3rd Alexander Brown
"When
you feel you are already late is the time you can be the fastest."
Joseph Lee, South Kent High School,
South Kent, Connecticut
"[The]Hugh
O'Brian Youth Foundation Seminar...brings together...high school sophomores
with demonstrated leadership qualities, tomorrow's leaders; and today's leaders,
a group of men and women who have been successful in business, education,
government, the sciences, the arts, and the professions. Through intense
discussions, the 10th-graders, known as HOBY Ambassadors learn that as
individuals they are important and that their thoughts and responsible actions
can make a difference in their communities. HOBY motivates students by showing
them that how to think can be as important as what to think."
Patrick F. Welch, South Kent High
School, South Kent, Connecticut
"In
Connecticut there is a Community Renewal Team's Community Life Skills
program which serves the community in many ways. Part of the plan is to aid
destitute children, and instill self-esteem and skills to do well in life. In
this program a mentor is assigned to each child to personally help and guide the
child. Such a pair, consisting of Barbara Wallace, a busy mother, and an
anonymous eighteen year old girl who has lost her father and whose mother had
resorted to drugs, worked together for the best. The girl's grades went from
average to A's and B's, she participated in a hunger walk, and has joined
Barbara's church. After having had a paved path to failure, she is now looking
forward to going to college with a purpose in life."
Jesse Callaway, South Kent High
School, South Kent, Connecticut