ASHLEY WADE
Ashley took my son Robby under her wing a few years ago. He has autism. She's been like a big sister to Robby and he just adores her. She is like his guardian angel and we are truly grateful to have her in our lives
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GREGG PETCH
My Hero is my dad. If you met him on the street you would think he was just a normal guy, but the truth is that he is a real life super hero. He is a firefighter and Rescue First Responder (Deputy Chief to be exact). He is the person you call when everything is going wrong. He puts his life on the line to save...
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MARIA KELLER
Imagine a world without books. Imagine going to sleep at night as a child without having had a bedtime story read to you. Imagine attending school with other children whose homes are filled with books and who do considerably better than you academically, as a result.
At the young age of 8 years, Maria Keller...
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JULIE CURRIE
I am writing to explain why my mom deserves the title of my hero. My mom has been an absolute inspiration since I was a child. She portrays many values I look up to and wish to encompass as I grow older, such as compassion, devotion, loyalty, kindness and most of all, humility. Humility can be defined as a modest...
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ESSENTIAL SELF-MANAGEMENT TIPS ALL STUDENTS SHOULD KNOW
7 Essential Self-Management Tips All Students Should Know
Being a student, especially in the later years of high school and the college years, can be a time when you are finally given the independence that you craved. At the same you haven’t learned exactly how to manage your life between the educational and...
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MINA CRESWELL
Mina Creswell is always working to help others she strives to bring change to so many different communities, she's always working volunteering her time and never really takes time for herself she is a hero because she pushes people to be great she mentors young women, works with veterans and even goes out to...
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MY 3AWESOME HEROS
I have an awesome husband who made my dream come true to see my family recently that I haven't seen for over 13 years. He drove over 8000 miles in 28 days. I'm so grateful especially since my father just passed away thanks to my husband I was able to see him and my awesome 2 amazing sons got to meet him and bond...
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WALTER LESAULNIER
He is a truly great and charitable person. He has refurbished several thousand computers and donated them for free. He's donated locally and all over the world. He donated many to Katrina victims. He's 85 years old and there is a great Youtube video of him playing kickball with neighborhood kids. A Google search...
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BRIAN SCHAMBER
Brian Schamber is a hero in every way that matters. By definition, a hero is someone who is idealized for courage, and Brian is the most courageous man I know. Born and raised in a small farming town, he was the apple of every old granny's eye. From a young age, he was given large responsibilities on the family...
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PATSY HUME
Patsy Hume. Otherwise known as Nana . she may not seem like a hero to you but she has practically raised me .she's been through more than imaginable. I got taken away from my mom when I was in 6th grade. She graciously took me in and took on the challenges of being the loving Nana as well as the diciplinary...
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LA'PORSHA RENAE
La'porsha is my hero because although I have never met her, the courage and perseverance she has soon through her hard times have given me how to do the same because as a 12 year old kid who has been abused as a baby and between to a pulp at school I need all the hope I can get. And seeing her do so well in...
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BIRGITTA ERIKSON
My grandma inspires me to work hard and try my best. And even though she has rough times, she is always there for me, all day, every day. She is a very hard worker and always tries her and that's why she inspires me to do my best at every thing and deserves the title of being a hero!
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CALVIN MANN
I would like to nominate Calvin T. Mann as my hero!
A coach for more than 28 years he has served as an advocate for children and youth ensuring educational opportunities for more than 75% of youth he coached. Today he is a community leader and advocate in building families through boys and fathers a consuming...
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OPTIMISM
This incident happened over two decades ago when I was in high school.There was a debate competition in my neighbouring school and me and my friend volunteered to participate in the debate,there were many topics to choose from and I choose to speak on AIDS..this topic was almost taboo in those days as people were...
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SMILE
It was a sunny day in Mumbai and I was out shopping,in the Crawford market area for my loved ones back home in Bangalore.Was feeling excited as I was about to go home after a duration of six months.I had just passed by a restaurant which runs on charity and serves the needy called Shahjahan,there squatting on the...
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A SIMPLE WISH
From a young age, my parents have taught me the importance of giving generously to the less fortunate. Out of habit, whenever there is something I can spare, I give it to someone on the streets.
Last week, as I left the house to run a few errands, I carried with me some old clothes, a handbag and some food to...
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FROM NOTEBOOK PAPER TO NOTEBOOK COMPUTER,CARTOONING IS MY PASSION
In grade school during the 70s, I loved reading the Peanuts paperback collection. Then in 1975, I started drawing my own comics in class. My classmates became my readers. My teacher would remind me not to draw in class while tossing my work into the waste basket. I learned about rejection early on, so I...
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NOREEN CRUSH
My personal hero and every day inspiration is my mom. She is a hard working, dedicated, and extremely patient woman. She has always been the common ground between my dad and I, as we are both very bull headed. She works as a registered nurse in emerge. I am extremely proud to call her my mom, and even happier she...
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LAURA HAYS
My sister is one of my biggest heroes. She is very kind and caring. She gives to and cares for others, most always putting others first. When she does something, she gives her all and her best. She is a household manager, taxi driver, counselor, case manager, advisor, life coach, mental health liaison,...
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HOW MY BOYFRIEND INSPIRED ME TO STOP CUTTING
I was around 11 when I started cutting, and I am 13 at the time of this story. It started when I had a really bad day. I cut myself again after being cut-free for over a year. I was really upset about it. But then, I called my boyfriend. I don't know why I made that call, but I'm glad I did. I left a voicemail...
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TREAT OTHERS THE WAY YOU WANT TO BE TREATED...
One day, my mom and I were leaving PetCo after picking up our dog. On the way out, I noticed something on the ground, I reached to pick it up and realized that it was a debit card. I gave it to my mom, and she took it back into the store and gave it to the cashier. Then we got into our car. We were about to pull...
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JAKE NUEZ
To whom this may concern
I am typing to you about a very special person that has inspiried me in a very short time. I was recently married back in march 2015 and my wife has a 12 year old son with down syndrome. He is such a great person and very enjoyable to be around. I have never been around to many people...
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MANUEL & ROSAURA VALERA
Manuel & Rosaura Valera are an extraordinary couple. They are parents to four biological children plus hundreds of spiritual children. They are the Pastors of "Iglesia Somos Adoradores" (We Are Worshippers Church) in the Dominican Republic. They live a life of abnegation and dedication to sustain the needs of...
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ASHLEY WADE
I would love to share an inspiring story about Ashley Wade and how she began the Ashley Wade Foundation. Ashley was diagnosed at the age of 17 with Crohn's disease. Since then she always felt the need to give back. This is when The Ashley Wade Foundation began. The mission of the Ashley Wade Foundation is to...
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ANGIE G.
I am here to tell you about my mom. she is a hero because she is a single parent with three kids and a child that has died when she was only 5 months old. also she is a hero because she puts us kids first she gets us everything even though she struggles a lot. she also owns a daycare so that is not a very good...
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GUIDANCE
My story is about an art teacher who I adore, cherish and look up to even to this present day. His name is Jacques Rangasamy.
He's a man who really looks deep into the soul of each of us and always pushes you beyond your comfort zone in order for you to be the person you want to be, who he often knows before you...
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ROSA PARKS
How many African-Americans stood up for what's right? One naming the bravest man was Martin Luther King Jr. though there was a girl. By the name of Rosa Parks. I'm 11 years old and I wasn't told about her today at school but a passage mentioned she said it, the most unexpected words. "No" is what she said. She...
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LEONIDAS OTAEGUI
I think that a Heroe is anyone who can show courage when you have a problem. Someone that helps the other in many ways, that's a person that I will call Heroe. Someone who is always there to help others and gives them strength to go on through life's difficulties.
My Heroes is my family, Los Otaeguis. They...
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JARED BROWN
Jared graduated high school in 2014. He is handicapped and undergoes several, major brain surgeries every few years. However, despite Jared's many daily obstacles, he has devoted his life to overcoming them and making a difference in others' lives. Over the years Jared has raised thousands of dollars to help the...
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WILLIAM "BILL" ENZ
Autumn Melnarik
Ms. Handrich
Leadership
December 11, 2016
My Grandpa
I have the extraordinary honor of writing this paper in honor of my grandpa, Bill Enz. He was born in 1954, to Florence and Lloyd Enz. He was born in Manitowoc County and has seven siblings, one of which is deceased.
He grew...
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MARY BABIASH
Role models are put on this world to make us better people. They set positive examples for the generation under them to follow and help guide us down the right path during our development. We look up to them without them even knowing. Your role model should be someone that you are inspired by. They also helps us...
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RICHARD KRUEGER
“Children have never been very good at listening to their elders, but they have never failed to imitate them.” This quote was stated by James Baldwin who was an American novelist, essayist, playwright, poet, and social critic. This quote fits me perfectly because in all honesty when I was younger, I wasn't the...
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JEREMIE JOHNSON
My Role Model
A role model is someone who inspires you to be a better person; they inspire you to do your very best and to never give up. A role model is someone who you can always look to for answers when you are struggling. The role model in my life is Jeremie Johnson. The two years that I had him as a...
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