2000 Essay/Poetry Contest

Elizabeth Neibergall, Grade 2
Teacher: Mrs. JoAnn Hiser
Broadmor Elementary
Tempe Elementary District

First Place — Primary (Grades K-2)

My Grandpa the Leader!

My grandpa used to be a teacher.
He was a librarian and taught children art..
He gave children a great start!
After school he takes care of my brother and me.
I think you can really see…
He is nice to do things like these.
He gets on his knees, goes in breeze,
Just to make me happy!
Well grandpa I'm clapping!
He was a teacher.
He could be a preacher
And even adopt a creature.
My grandpa controls his block watch
To make sure his neighborhood is a safe and wonderful place
And everyone has a smile on their face!
My grandpa is a real leader.
He could go from setting people free
To taking care of a skinned knee!
I love my grandpa when it's just him and me.
Together we believe that if we try
We can succeed!