Students set examples for the older generation
Every time I think I have our young people figured out, I discover there is so much more to learn about them.
It has been said that they all dress alike, talk alike and even think alike. I thought the same thing until I read about Haleigh Carroll, Jennifer Garner, Ellen Marion and Shannon Hill. They demonstrated that they are extraordinary and unique, filled with compassion for people.
Haleigh supplied back packs that included items for the homeless. Jennifer sent care packages to our brave soldiers in Iraq. She even paid for the shipping costs. Ellen and Shannon organized "A Walk for Ryan," raising over $3,000 to purchase a physical therapy bicycle for Ryan Shelton.
The Alamance Elementary School kids helped to raise $10,000 for the United Way. Even some frat brothers from Winston-Salem State University slept on the streets to raise awareness of the homeless.
Not only have these young people set good examples for their peers, but for the older generation, too. After all, our young people are our greatest resources. Let me be one of many to say "thank-you" and salute you.
Shirley J. Wright
Greensboro
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Great letter. It is encouraging to see some positive things that our kids are doing. Most of the time, it seems it's the other way. It all comes down to the direction that they receive in their lives.
Posted on November 30, 2007 10:02 AM
Hopefully their parents will be able to keep these kids away from the corruption of their high school peers in a few years.
Posted on November 30, 2007 11:40 AM