2000 Essay/Poetry Contest

Ryan Kuehl, Grade 2
Teacher: Mrs. Ginger Lanphere
Griffith Elementary School
Balsz Elementary District

Second Place — Primary (Grades K-2)

I think that my grandpa and grandma show the most leadership. My grandpa teaches me how to be safe and protect myself. For example, I am not supposed to talk to strangers or some animals that look nice could be mean. My grandpa and grandma teach me how to love each other. My grandma helps me with my homework and teaches me good things. I want to be like my grandma and I want to help other people. I think my life is better because of my grandma and grandpa.