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KIDS IN PRINT 2012

PLACE

Colleen M. Latsko, Grade 12, East Longmeadow High School

NEWSPAPER IN EDUCATION ART AND WRITING CONTEST WINNERS

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This picture shows a shadow in the door of an ordinary man and how the world perceives him. Then the shadow on the ground perceives him when he gets home, coming after his girlfriend or wife and daughter. Mary Reardon Johnson (executive director of the YWCA of Western Massachusetts) helps parenting teens and others get away from violent situations. She helps so people like the ones in the picture dont have to live in fear.

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Celebrating winners in 2012 contest

his years Kids in Print, The Republicans annual art and writing contests for students in grades first through 12, asked students to address inspirational women either from a suggested list or a woman of their choice. Writers and artists addressed the impact of such area women as Longmeadow resident Lucia Giuggio Carvalho, founder of Rays of Hope: A Walk Toward the Cure

of Breast Cancer that since 1994 has raised

more than $10 million for area programs that research, treat and educate about breast cancer, and Mary Reardon Johnson, who heads the Springfieldbased YWCA of Western Massachusetts that aids victims of domestic violence and parenting teens. The winners will receive their cash awards at a reception on April 4 at the Springfield Museums. Carvalho and Johnson are scheduled to speak as well as Springfield resident

Ray Kelly

Vernon Hill Jr.

Judith S. Chelte

Zelmon Johnson Donald R. Blanton Julia Courtney

R. Blanton, owner of Distinctive Art Studio in Springfield, and Julia Courtney, curator of art for the Springfield Museums. The contest was themed last fall by Lifestyle editor Anne-Gerard Flynn and Matt Longhi, manager of The Republicans Newspaper in Education program. View this section on MassLive.com by typing 2012 Kids in Print.

Gwynnetta J. Sneed, founder of the Carl Joseph Walker-Hoover Foundation that awards scholarships in memory of the Springfield youth who committed suicide after repeated school bullying. Writing judges for the contest were Ray Kelly, assistant managing editor for Lifestyle at The Republican; Vernon M. Hill Jr., assistant managing editor for sports and production

at The Republican; Judith S. Chelte, retired Chicopee Comprehensive High School English teacher; and Zelmon Zee Johnson, vice president of human resources at the Martin Luther King Jr. Family Services-Human Resources at Dunbar Community Center and owner of Olive Tree Books-nVoices. Art judges were local art teacher and artist Donald

WRITING CONTEST: GRADES 1-2

ANATOLIY CHEBANOV
Grade 2, Benjamin Phelps Elementary School, Agawam Teacher: Bridget DAgostino

From slave to freedom fighter

A significant woman that I learned about is Harriet Tubman. She was born as a slave. Tubman is special because she ran away to freedom and then she went back South 19 times and helped other slaves escape. Tubman grew up as a slave on a plantation in Maryland. She couldnt own a doll or a toy. She didnt have shoes and she wore rags for clothes. She did not have a bed like us. She had to sleep on a dirt floor. If she disobeyed, the master would whip her. She realized all the slaves were just like her so she decided to run away to freedom. Harriet Tubman ran away one night on the Underground Railroad. She hid in wagons, trees, barns, Harriet swamps and houses until she got to freedom in PennsylTubman vania. In freedom she realized shed never be free until all slaves were free. She went back South and freed her family and more than 300 slaves in 19 dangerous trips. arriet Tubman inspires me because she tried to stop slavery. She changed slaves lives and inspired them to change slavery, too.

FIRST PLACE

Anatoliy included several examples of what childhood was like for a slave in the Deep South in his essay. His writing conveyed empathy and understanding for what young Harriet Tubman faced.
Ray Kelly, judge
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JESSICA A. FOX

SECOND PLACE

Grade 2, Benjamin Phelps Elementary School, Agawam Teacher: Bridget DAgostino

Her bravery inspires

An inspirational woman from American history is Harriet Tubman. She is inspiring because she saw that slavery was wrong and decided to help slaves escape from it. Harriet grew up as a slave on a Maryland plantation. She chopped wood, checked muskrat traps and picked cotton. This was all hard work. She also had poor food and raggedy clothing. If she disobeyed her master she would get whipped. She wasnt allowed to own anything. She wasnt allowed to learn to read or write. Tubman knew slavery was an injustice so she wanted to change it. She ran away to freedom on the Underground Railroad. She hid in swamps, wagons, attics and the woods to get to freedom in Pennsylvania. In freedom, she realized that she would never by happy until all the slaves were free. She became a conductor on the Underground Railroad. She went back south and led slaves to freedom. She made 19 risky trips down South to free slaves. She never got caught and she never lost any slaves. She inspires me because she was very brave and rescued 300 slaves. She was very courageous and determined even though she was being chased by slave catchers.

Jessicas account of Harriet Tubmans life was full of details and rich in descriptive language. She shows great promise as a writer.
Ray Kelly, judge

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WRITING CONTEST: GRADES 1-2

ALYSSA M. DRUMM

THIRD PLACE

Grade 2, Benjamin Phelps Elementary School, Agawam Teacher: Bridget DAgostino

She faced injustice unafraid

Harriet Tubman is significant because she saw an injustice, and she wanted to make it right. She grew up as a field slave in Maryland. Along with all the other field slaves she had to pick the corn, pick other crops and pick the cotton. She was treated very poorly. She had to sleep on a dirt floor. She had poor food and clothing. If she disobeyed the master, she would get whipped. She realized that slavery was wrong and she had to run away. One night, she ran away on the Underground Railroad and hid in all sorts of places. She hid in barns, attics and cellars. She didnt care if she had to hide in a swamp or a dusty cellar all she wanted was to be free. Finally, she reached Pennsylvania. She was free! She realized that she would never be free unless all slaves were free. She became a conductor on the Underground Railroad and brought many slaves to freedom while being chased by slave catchers and dogs. In the end, she helped more than 300 slaves escape. Harriet Tubman wasnt afraid of anything and she was determined.

WRITING CONTEST: GRADES 3-5

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JULIA J. NOEL
Grade 4, Green Meadows Elementary School, Hampden Teacher: Kristen Chapdelaine

Two things that separated Julia from her fellow writers were her command of language and attention to detail in describing the life and work of architect Maya Chang Lin. Lins work has been featured on everything from the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington to the Civil Rights Memorial in Alabama. As Julia writes, Lin showed her: By working hard and doing your best, anything is possible.
Vernon Hill Jr., judge

Alyssa painted a grim picture of what Harriet Tubman experienced in her life and her courage in freeing other slaves. Using words like injustice and determined, Alyssa demonstrated a strong command of language for one so young.
Ray Kelly, judge

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Math, hard work pay off

Ever dreamed of being a famous architect? Maya Lin had that exact dream. Lin is a very important person. She has inspired many people (myself included) with her gorgeous sculptures and designs. Lin showed me that to accomplish things and achieve goals, you need to work hard and do your absolute best. By working hard and doing your best, anything is possible. Please see Noel, Page S5

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Noel: Hard work pays off

Continued from Page S4 Maya Chang Lin was born October 5, 1959 in Athens, Ohio. Growing up in that town was pleasant for her. She had plenty to keep herself busy. Besides playing with her brother, Lin enjoyed bird watching, reading and building miniature towns. Lin also loved to work in her fathers ceramics studio. Math is yet another one of Lins skills. Her mind is a calculator. In fact, Lin once said, Math? Well, its just one big puzzle to me! Since her childhood, when Lin started building, it was clear that she was an architect. In case you didnt know, to be an architect, you must have one ability a superb mind for mathematics. Fortunately, this is what Lin had. In high school, Lin was taking college courses and working at McDonalds. After graduating from high school Lin enrolled at Yale University in Connecticut to study architecture. Once, Lin had to design a structure for the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, a very important structure because so many people are still hurting from the Vietnam War. Lin wanted to win, so she worked as hard as she possibly could to make her design perfect. Pretty soon, all her hard work paid off, because Lins design was selected from a field of 1,421 other entries. Nobody expected 21-year-old Lin to do that! Lins second nationally recognized project is the design of the Civil Rights Memorial in Alabama. Her conception of the memorial evolved out of her admiration of a line in Martin Luther Kings I Have a Dream speech, which proclaims that the struggles for civil rights will not be complete until justice rolls down like waters, and righteousness like a mighty storm. This key phrase became Mayas theme. Martin Luther Kings words (from the biblical prophet Amos) stand out boldly on a wall. A nearby table is inscribed with the names of 40 people who died for civil rights. Lin says she feels fortunate and satisfied to have created such a beautiful element. Lin is currently living in Vermont. She tries to stay out of public, but so much of her work is so creative that publicity is hard to avoid. Lin has also published several books and is working on different worldfamous projects today. Maya Chang Lin has inspired and encouraged me in many ways. From her hard work and good attitude to her unique designs and elegant sculptures, Lin is an amazing person. She has inspired me to work hard and to do well in school, and Im positive Maya Lin will inspire you to do extraordinary things, too.

MEGAN McGUINNESS
Grade 5, Mater Dolorosa School, Holyoke Teacher: Jody Anderson

SECOND PLACE

Walking in hope
My Aunty Wendy died of breast cancer the day after her 37th birthday. She left behind her husband, my Uncle Peter, and my two cousins, Lauren, then age 10, and Molly then age 6. My Aunty Wendys mother had died of breast cancer a few years before. This was a very hard time for my family. I decided to write about Lucia (Lucy) Giuggio Carvalho because she started the Rays of Hope: A Walk Toward the Cure of Breast Cancer in Springfield. Now I dress in pink each year and go to this walk in memory of my Aunty Wendy. Our team is called Walking for Wendy. Carvalho was diagnosed with Lucia breast cancer in 1993 when Giuggio she was 38 years old. At that Carvalho time, she was a nurse who worked at Baystate Medical Center in the oncology unit. She is a nurse, and detected her own tumor (through selfexam). There was no history of the disease in her family so she was surprised when she was diagnosed with this disease. She felt pretty out of place when she got sick. She didnt know what to do or how to get better. She had thick hair but it started to fall out from the cancer (treatment). She said it was hard for her to adjust to wearing a wig. She felt very alone. Carvalho got all her treatment done at Baystate Medical Center including chemotherapy, radiation and a lumpectomy. While she was recovering, she thought up the idea of doing a walk to raise money for breast cancer research. The first walk was

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held in 1994. At the first walk there were around 500 walkers, many of whom are still walking today. The 2011 Rays of Hope walks raised more than $1 million and had almost 21,000 participants. Since 1994 the walk has raised over $ 10.2 million which is administered through the Baystate Health Foundation. Carvalho does not have any children so she refers to the walk as her child. She says she became a grandmother as the walk has since expanded to Franklin County. Carvalho and Dr. James A. Stewart recently wrote a book called The Everything Health Guide to Living with Breast Cancer. In the book Carvalho tells about her personal experiences and Stewart writes the medical part of the story. . Carvalho hopes the book will help other women with breast cancer feel less alone. I admire Carvalho and the work she does to find a cure for breast cancer. She was very courageous to take something that was a bad experience and bring something good from it. I wish my aunt hadnt died from this disease but I am hopeful that with the Rays of Hope research money a cure will soon be found so that other families do not have to go through the loss my family faced. If we all keep walking together I know we will make it!

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Megan wrote what was easily the most personal of all the essays that I read, relating how breast cancer survivor Lucy Carvalho has had a direct impact on the lives of her own family. Megan and her family participate each year in the Rays of Hope: A Walk Toward the Cure of Breast Cancer in Springfield, which was begun by Carvalho and has raised more than $10 million over the years. As Megan writes, Now I dress in pink each year and go to this walk in memory of my Aunty Wendy.
Vernon Hill Jr., judge

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WRITING CONTEST: GRADES 3-5

A little girls bravery

Ruby Bridges inspires me because of her bravery. She was a little girl who was the first African American in her city to go to an all-white school. I learned about her when I saw a painting of her at the Norman Rockwell Museum. Ruby was born in Mississippi on Sept. 8, 1954. Her parents and grandparents were sharecroppers. In 1958, Rubys parents moved to New Orleans, Louisiana to make a better living. Things werent easy. There still were no civil rights for black people. In 1954, the U.S. Supreme Court had said it wasnt right to keep African Americans from going to whites-only schools, but integration happened slowly in the South. African Americans were not allowed to go to good schools, so they got poorer educations. A civil rights group called the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, or NAACP, was working to integrate New Orleans schools. They decided to start with first grade. They had the black kindergartners take a test to see who should be picked. Ruby was in kindergarten and did well on the test. The NAACP went to Rubys house and told her parents that she was picked to go to William Frantz Public School. In 1960, Ruby started first grade. U.S. Marshals protected her as she walked to school with her mother. Angry people shouted mean things to her, but Ruby just stared straight ahead. Her mother told Ruby to pray for the white people. The whole first day of school Ruby and her mother sat in the principals office while angry parents pulled their children out of school. Her teacher even left because she didnt want to teach a black girl. The next day Ruby had a different teacher, and she was the only one in the classroom! Her teachers name was Mrs. Henry. Ruby loved Mrs. Henry so much, but sometimes she felt lonely because there were no other children in her class besides her. By the end of the year some white children came back. They werent mean to her at all, and thats how it stayed. Ruby said she wouldnt have made it through first grade if it werent for her parents. Ruby wanted to go to college, but she had a big family and they didnt have enough money to let her go. So, instead, she studied travel and tourism. She became one of the first African American travel agents for American Express. Ruby got married and raised four sons. One day she went back to William Frantz School. It was in bad shape and only black children were there. She started after school programs, and the school started to improve. In 1999, she started the Ruby Bridges Foundation to end all forms of racism. After Hurricane Katrina, she used money from the foundation to help rebuild the schools in New Orleans. She feels education is important for all children. Ruby Bridges (Hall) has made an important difference in our lives by helping to end racism and segregation.

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MARGARET R. RYAN

THIRD PLACE

Grade 3, Mapleshade Elementary School, East Longmeadow Teacher: Marianne McCauley

Margaret scored high points for her attention to detail in telling the story of Ruby Bridges, who endured racism as a first-grader in becoming the first African-American to integrate an all-white school in New Orleans. Margaret also wrote how Ruby has fought for racial equality as an adult.
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WRITING CONTEST: GRADES 6-8

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FIRST PLACE

MADELEINE PEREIRA
Grade 7, Paul R. Baird Middle School, Ludlow Teacher: Angie Testori
Writing about her aunt Barbara Weissbrod, Madeline shows us her aunts perseverance. The aunts community involvement seems to have made her a role model for Madeleine and others; despite her health problems, she continues to inspire those around her, most notably, her niece whose essay elevates what some might consider an ordinary life to the level of the extraordinary.
Judith S. Chelte, judge

An aunt who inspires

My aunt Barbara Weissbrod feels she has led a very blessed life. Barbara and her brothers and sisters were raised to be selfless even though they grew up in the Great Depression. She shares her love and kindness with every person she meets. My Aunt Barbara is a very inspiring woman. I feel that she has lead a very honorable life. She was born on March 29, 1924. She grew up in Hollyhock. Ever since she was young, she wanted to be a teacher. She went to college to become a math teacher. She went to University of Massachusetts Teachers College to get her bachelors degree; but without a masters degree, she couldnt teach in Massachusetts. Instead, she went to work in Vermont. When she eventually gathered the money, she went to Harvard College for her masters degree. Soon, she was teaching at the Classical High School in Springfield. She followed her dreams and has inspired me to do the same. Growing up, my aunt faced some obstacles. To begin with, she was the fifth of six children in her family. Her family wasnt wealthy, and it didnt help that she was growing up in the Great Depression. Nevertheless, her family remained determined to get through it. When she went to get her masters degree at Harvard College, women were only allowed to learn there in the summer, yet men could learn there during the school year. She remained loyal to her dream and didnt let these life challenges get in her way. My aunt has done a considerable amount of public service and charity work all her life. She and her brothers and sisters were raised to be respectful, generous and humane. Ever since she was young, she has volunteered at her church, the Blessed Sacrament, and has done very helpful missionary work for it. She also has volunteered at the Red Cross with her family and has helped many people in their times of need. Additionally, she has done community service for Kates Kitchen for six years, helping to feed the hungry people of Holyoke. My aunt has also inspired many former students to become teachers. One of my mothers math teachers was greatly inspired by my aunt. A retired math teacher from Ludlow High School, Ms. Stachelek, was inspired to become a teacher by my aunt. She found her love of mathematics with Aunt Barbara at Forest Park School. Please see Pereira, Page S8

My aunt has also inspired many former students to become teachers.

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WRITING CONTEST: GRADES 6-8

MARCELLO C. AGNITTI
Grade 8, The Springfield Renaissance School Teacher: Denise C. Cote

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SECOND PLACE

I have chosen to write about my mom, Sandra Collins, and compare her to Sirdeaner Walker. Both women have inspired me in different ways. My mom wears many different hats. She is a mom, daughter, sister and wife. She is a school counselor at Alice B. Beal Elementary School in Springfield. She works with students and adults to resolve lots of issues. She does training for other teachers and school staff about bullying, parent management training, social and emotional lessons, trauma sensitivity and using technology. She does many lessons about making better choices to be healthy, to exerSirdeaner cise and to be a betWalker ter person. Her work at her school and with other teachers is all about making the school community a better place for children to learn and live. My mom sings in the Springfield Symphony Chorus and is a member in our neighborhood civic association and is a trained pediatric clown for Bay State Medical Center. She likes to hike, run, and practice yoga. She helps take care of my brother and me. My mom adores her dog, Elska, and is working on training Elska to be a therapeutic dog to vis-

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it patients in hospitals. From an early age my mom taught my brother and me to accept differences in others. She is constantly encouraging my brother and me to be better people, eat healthy, be physical fit and most importantly accept everyone and to stand up against bullying. Another mom that has worked against bullying is Sirdeaner Walker. She is a mother of a son who suffered abuse by bullies. Like my mom, Walker loved her son and wanted the best for him. She has worked on the national level to raise awareness against bullying. She has traveled to Boston, Washington D.C. and California to share her personal story of bullying, testified in front of legislators and spoke out about bullying. My mom has listened to her message and used it at

the local level through her work with Springfield Public Schools and the Greater Springfield community. As a school counselor, my mom works with individual students, groups of students, and the entire school community to teach lessons about bullying and how to be outspoken against bullying. She has organized events for the entire school to make learning about bullying easy and fun. She has worked for all of the Springfield Schools by co-authoring the bullying policy and developing a plan for how schools can address bullying in their schools and with their students. My mom has helped write lessons about bullying for all schools to use. My mom has also provided training to local agencies that work with children so they can be aware of bullying and learn how to stop it. She has provided training at the state level to physical education and health teachers. With her work, my mom has taught about bullying, why and how to stop it, with the goal of ending bullying in Springfield. Both of these women are very important in my life and have been true inspirations to me and others. Sandra Collins is my mom. She has touched my life on a deeply personal level. She is always helping me, teaching me and encouraging me to be the best I can be. She constantly cares for me and does everything she can for me. She provides food for me and puts a roof over my head. Sirdeaner Walker is also important to my life on a larger scale. She has taken a personal tragedy and shared it with the nation. Her work has helped in the passage of laws to stop bullying. Sirdeaner Walker has raised the awareness about bullying on a national level. My mom has followed these efforts in Springfield at the local level to help end bullying for all the children in Springfield. These two women that have touched my life in different ways are not only important to me but also to the children of Springfield and the whole nation.

Pereira: Her aunt inspires

Continued from Page S7 Ms. Stachelek became a beloved math teacher of many Ludlow students, including my mother. Ms. Stachelek always credited my aunt as the one who inspired her to become an educator. This is just one of many unique stories about how my aunt inspired a great number of people. People who meet her feel touched by her positive energy. She has a big heart towards everyone. You cant describe her in one word. She is so much more, and she is an inspiration to everyone she meets. My aunt has never complained about her life, and she feels it is unique and special. She is friends with people of all ages and all walks of life. She makes everyone she meets feel uplifted and happy. She still lives in Holyoke, in the house where her family grew up. Unfortunately, she has suffered two strokes. However, she is doing fine and is still her usual kind, caring, self as if she miraculously didnt have the strokes. My aunt Barbara is a very honorable and inspirational woman. As she turns 88 this year, she is still extremely committed to her church, public service, and her family. I find her commitment and dedication very inspiring.

Marcello shows how his mother Sandra Collins drew inspiration from Sirdeaner Walker. One womans devastating loss becomes the basis for anothers professional and community involvement that Marcello details in his essay. Marcellos essay illustrates just how profoundly parents can influence their children and make a huge difference in their success in life.
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RUMBILA ABDULLAHI

THIRD PLACE

Grade 7, John J. Duggan Middle School, Springfield Teacher: Rachel Barr

Inspired by Anne Frank

her family and started feeling like I really did know her like she was one of my best friends. My mouth opened in disbelief as I read about things Jewish people couldnt do. It reminded me of the struggles African-Americans faced as well. Anne seems to be another ordinary girl. I enjoyed reading about her interest in boys, and she made me laugh when she talked about how she got rid of guys. In school, she seems to be Anne Frank one of those good girls but also talkative, too. She sort of reminded me of my sister who talks a lot, too. As I read on, I noticed I had things in common with Anne, like how our parents dont really care about our report cards as long as we are happy about our grades. Just when I think we are similar, her life gets turned upside down. Her father begins talking about going into hiding, and thats when everything changes. Annes family and the Van Daans packed up and began preparing for their new life in hiding to begin. Annes description of the building they stayed in was so clear that I could actually visualize it. As I read on, I like how Anne seems to care about my feelings about her story, like when she was describing the place they were hiding for two full pages, she started apologizing for boring me, but I didnt think it was boring. Because of Annes diary, I was able understand how it felt to go into hiding, not able to see your friends or go to school, and not able to go outside and feel the fresh air and sunshine on your skin. Thats just horrible! Once again, as I read Annes diary, I felt as if I were her, dealing with Please see Abdullahi, Page S10
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Death, pain, sorrow and violence is what immediately jumps into my mind when I think about the word war. I used to think wars werent big deals because I wasnt in the middle of them. I wasnt the one who was fighting for her life or the one who was suffering. But now, when I hear the word war, I think about Anne Frank and tears start streaming down my cheeks like a non-stop waterfall. Anne Frank had an ordinary life, filled with friends, family and school. But all that was wiped away when World War II started. As I read her diary, many feelings started rushing into my mind that I never experienced before. Her writing was really clear and descriptive. It made me consider becoming a writer one day. In the beginning of the book, everything seemed to be normal. Anne Frank had a party for her birthday, and she started talking about how she wanted to become a writer even though people might not care about her writing. As I was reading that part I whispered, How little she knows; someday her diary is going to be popular. I continued reading about

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This exuberant essay shows how one work of literature can exert an impact on a reader. Rumbilas assertive Yes! to being able to read Anne Franks Diary carries through the rest of the essay. Rumbilas honest responses show why this work has endured: Everyone can identify with some aspect of Anne Franks struggles, doubts, fears, confinement and, ultimately, hope.
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WRITING CONTEST: GRADES 9-12

She has changed the world

Merriam Websters dictionary defines the word inspiration as: the act of influencing, or power of moving the intellect or emotions. However, the dictionary should define inspiration with two words: Hillary Clinton. Clinton is by far the most influential woman in America, according to polls. Without her accomplishments and contributions, America, and even the world, would be a different place than it is today. The list of her accomplishments and contributions almost seems endless. Clintons first major accomplishment can be dated back to 1969 when she graduated from Wellesley College with a bachelor of arts in political science. That was also the year when she became the first student in the colleges history to give a commencement speech at her graduation. She then proceeded to attend Yale Law School, earning her juris doctor degree in 1973. In 1974, she moved to Arkansas and then a year later she finally agreed to marry Hillary Bill Clinton. During this Rodham time, she began to work Clinton at the Rose law firm. During her time there, she made her first substantial contribution by working pro bono for child advocacy. That same year, Clinton cofounded Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families, which was a state-level alliance with the Childrens Defense Fun, Clinton then became the First Lady of Arkansas when her husband, Bill Clinton, became state governor. During her time in that position, she continued to work as a voice in children advocacy. In 1993, she came to her most important role yet, as First Lady of the United States. Hillary Clinton was the first lady to hold her own professional career upon entering the White House and the first to have a postgraduate degree. She was also first to have an office in the West Wing of the White House in addition to having the normal East Wing office. Clintons accomplishments continued and became more significant during

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Abdullahi: Inspired by Anne Frank

Continued from Page S9 Mrs. Van Daan. I felt like Im the one dealing with lots of arguments going on and being bored with nothing much to do. Reading about the life in hiding just makes me feel bad for the people who had to hide. I noticed that even though the group was in hiding, they were able to celebrate special events. Annes diary made me feel like my family was in hiding, fearful of being found, and waiting for the war to end so we could get out of misery. I really did understand how horrible it was back in 1942 when Anne started talking about it. Annes writing allowed me to understand the evil things people were doing back in 1942. I just feel like going back in time and fixing it somehow. Now, knowing of Annes death, I cry. I cry for Anne who wanted to become a writer. She could have become a good writer but that dream died with her because she was Jewish. I cry for all the Jewish people back in that period of time. Why did that have to happen to innocent people? They were people just like us. What makes them different from us? Is it because they are Jewish? Those questions keep on running through my mind. My emotions kept changing throughout the whole book of Annes diary. I felt joyful, excited, happy, sad and most of all, fearful. I felt all these things in just one book. I loved her writing style she has a way of making people feel like they are a character in the book. One day I want to be like her and write a book that will make people want to read it as many times as they can. I want to make people feel the things she made me feel and have my book known all over the world. I may not be Anne Frank or have her thoughts, but I believe I can write something that will make people remember it their whole lives.

CECELIA M. MITCHELL
Grade 12, Chicopee Comprehensive High School Teacher: Paula M. Goudreault

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her time as the first lady. She helped to create the Office on Violence Against Women at the Department of Justice. She initiated the Adoption and Safe Families Act and was a key person in the passage of the Foster Care Independence Act. Throughout her time as first lady, she traveled around the world to different countries and became a voice for womens rights. Her advocacy for women enabled her to deliver a speech in 1995 at the Fourth World Conference on Women. After her time as the First Lady of the United States, Clinton went on to become a senator for New York. Clinton succeeded in accomplishing becoming the first woman to hold a senate seat for New York and accomplished becoming the first and only first lady to run for public office. After her time as a senator, she moved on to campaign for the 2008 election to become President of the United States. It was the first time in American history that a woman became a candidate nominee for a major political party. Clinton also won more delegates and primaries than any other woman in American history. Clinton lost the democratic nomination narrowly to Barack Obama. However, running for president was still an accomplishment for her because it almost brought her to becoming Americas first female president and because it gave way to her position as United States Secretary Please see Mitchell, Page S12

Cecelias opening paragraph about Hillary Clinton was extremely powerful. Her introduction captured my interest immediately. Her essay was very wellwritten and easy to read. Yes, Clinton is defined as inspirational.
Zelmon Johnson, judge

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KARA A. LACOSTE
Grade 12, Chicopee Comprehensive High School Teacher: Paula M. Goudreault

Warrior in pink
Joyce Carol Oates once wrote: It is only through disruptions and confusion that we grow, jarred out of ourselves by the collision of someone elses private world with our own. Life is full of struggles, unanswered questions and unjustifiable occurrences. However, as the clich goes, what doesnt hurt us only makes us stronger, is in fact true, and one person can make a difference. Unexplainable situations are constantly thrown at us, and in congruence with the support of others, wonderful things can be created. International Womens Day celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2011. An innumerable amount of women have made an impact, both locally and internationally, on our world. To just discuss one is difficult due to womens vast accomplishments. Consequently, Longmeadow resident Lucia Giuggio Carvalho stood out to me. A role model from just a few towns over, her impact has directly affected my life, my families and my friends. Lucia Giuggio Carvalho is the founder of Rays of Hope: A Walk Towards the Cure of Breast Cancer. Since its creation in 1994, Rays of Hope has raised more than $10 million dollars for area programs that research, treat and educate about breast cancer. Carvalho, a cancer survivor herself, was diagnosed with breast cancer in 1993 at the age of 38. With the news of her disease, Carvalho surfaced negative assumptions. As a registered nurse who worked in Baystate Medical Centers oncology unit, Carvalho was aware of the lack of discussion and information on the topic. Carvalho stated that, I felt as a nurse there wasnt a lot of information about breast cancer. It was very scattered. You had to search for your own treatment. There were no breast centers here where everything was in one place. It was very scary. Luckily, Carvalho had an early stage of breast cancer that she detected herself through a self exam. After receiving a second opinion, she decided on treatFile photo ments including chemotherapy, radiation Lucia Giuggio Carvalho and her and lumpectomy. Under the direction of husband James J. Carvalho walk Dr. Grace Makari-Judson, Baystate through Forest Park during the 17th Regional Center Programs ComprehenRays of Hope: Walk Toward a Cure for sive Breast Center was established in Breast Cancer in 2010. 1996, after Carvalho had already received her treatments. However, while recuperating, Carvalho thought to establish a walk in order to raise money for breast health services. Therefore, through Baystate Health Foundation she established a fund-raising account and the walk has raised more than $10 million for area treatment, educational and research programs. Carvalho named the walk Rays of Hope after Kathy Tobin did a segment on breast cancer on ABC 40. Additionally, Carvalho is on the community advisory board for the Comprehensive Breast Center and remains a member of the volunteer steering committee for the walk. Directly or indirectly, cancer affects all of our lives. Everyone knows someone that fought or is fighting cancer. Like millions of other people, my family has been affected by cancer, breast cancer to be more specific. Some 40,000 women die of breast cancer annually (in the United States). My grandmother was not an exception. At the age of 35, my grandmother, Ann LaScala, lost her Please see Lacoste, Page S16

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What an interesting story on Lucia Giuggio Carvalho. Not only did Kara share historical and biographical information about Carvalho, but she shared her own familiys struggles with cancer. Two intersecting stories are interwined as one.
Zelmon Johnson, judge

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WRITING CONTEST: GRADES 9-12

AMANDA M. LAPITE
Grade 12, Chicopee Comprehensive High School Teacher: Paula M. Goudreault

Courageous mother
Bullying has become a growing national issue that affects millions of children of all grades every day. Bullying used to be thought of as something that was not that big of a deal. However, it has become a huge deal. People are now driven to kill themselves because of the torture bullies are putting them through. Victims feel as if there is nobody to turn to, and nothing to stop the people who are bullying them. After many victims, including her own son, Carl Joseph Walker-Hoover, Sirdeaner Walker decided that she would be that person; she would be the one to make a difference and attempt to end bullying. Walker-Hoover was an 11-year-old boy who attended a charter school in Springfield. In April 2009, Carl hung himself. In reports on MassLive.com, his mother said he had been persistently bullied at school, including being called gay. She said she had repeatedly called the school but the bullying continued. In honor of her son, Walker wanted to make a difference and to create a bill to prevent what happened to her son from happening to anyone else.
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Almost a year after Walkers son hung himself, an anti-bullying law was signed into law (by Gov. Deval Patrick). This law is very important to Walker. She feels it not only honors her son but has helped her make a difference in preventing bullying in schools. Walkers determination helped create the 2010 bill that has changed the way bullies are handled and how victims are helped. (The bill defines what bullying is, teachers and staff Carl Joseph are required to report incidents of bullying Walkerto principals and Hoover administrators for investigation, and schools are required to giving teachers and students training in anti-bullying preventing and intervention.) Sirdeaner Walker has helped give the victims a reason to come forward. Although it is too late for her son, this law requires schools to Please see Lapite, Page S14

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Continued from Page S10 of State. Clinton has been the most traveled Secretary of State, having traveled at least 465,000 miles and having visited 80 countries. It would not be incorrect to say that all of Clintons accomplishments have doubled as her contributions to the United States and the world. I believe her most significant accomplishments were her advoca-

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Mitchell: Hillary Clinton has changed the world

cy for children and women. She constantly worked as a voice for children and women especially during her time in Arkansas and as the First Lady of the United States. It was during this time that Clinton endorsed, initiated and created different acts and programs to benefit children and families. This was also the time when Clinton launched the fight for womens rights in foreign countries. Without the accomplishments of Clinton in these two areas, the world for women and children would be a drastically different place. Hillary Clinton has inspired me throughout my entire life. She has set the example for what I want to do with my future. I intend on getting a degree in political science and then continuing on to get a juris doctor degree, which is the exact same path Hillary Clinton embarked on. Clinton provides

Amanda presented a clear picture of Sirdeaner Walker, a courageous mother, and the attempts to help her son. But Amanda also leaves the reader to ask What would you do? Very thought provoking.
Zelmon Johnson, judge

inspiration to me because she was able to make a difference in the world by the different political positions she acquired. She is also inspirational to me because she never lost her identity when she married Bill Clinton. This is inspirational because it shows that women can be successful and empowered while maintaining a family life. Hillary Clinton is and always will be an inspiration to me and the entire world.

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FIRST PLACE

COLLEEN M. LATSKO
Grade 12, East Longmeadow High School Teacher: Cynthia L. Newsome

The artists interpretation of the theme goes beyond a mere portrait. By depicting a compelling scene in the real-life drama of women and children who face domestic abuse, the artist reaches into the heart of the viewer, honoring Mary Reardon Johnsons excellent work in supporting survivors. The work conveys the sense of fear that abuse survivors undoubtedly suffer with the use of dark, ominous figures and shadows.
Julia Courtney, judge

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This picture shows a shadow in the door of an ordinary man and how the world perceives him. Then the shadow on the ground perceives him when he gets home, coming after his girlfriend or wife and daughter. Mary Reardon Johnson (executive director of the YWCA of Western Massachusetts) helps parenting teens and others get away from violent situations. She helps so people like the ones in the picture dont have to live in fear.
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SECOND PLACE

NICOLE M. HOWELL
Grade 10, East Longmeadow High School Teacher: Cynthia L. Newsome

Lapite: Honoring a courageous mother

Continued from Page S12 respond to accusations of bullying no matter how big or small. Walkers efforts are an inspiration to all of those who have ever been bullied and to the families of victims. Walker, with the help of Attorney General Martha Coakley, recently advocated for a bill that would make it mandatory that a school report incidents of bullying to the state. As reported on MassLive.com by Dan Ring of The Republican, Coakleys testimony indicated that the reporting requirement would allow state education officials to gather data and develop new strategies to prevent bullying. This bill would also require schools to report race, ethnicity, religion and sexual orientation of the victims. Walker is one hundred percent behind this (proposed) bill saying during her testimony: How do you fix a problem when you do not know what it is . . . thats why it is important. As reported on MassLive.com by Patrick Johnson of The Republican, Walker has also advocated for the federal Safe Schools Improvement Act, legislation that would require schools receiving federal funds to adopt anti-bullying policies and codes of conduct that specifically prohibit bullying or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, sexual orientation. After the deaths of Walker-Hoover and of (another area victim of bullying) Phoebe Prince, schools and states finally realized how big of an issue bullying actually was and still is. With the help of the President (Obama who held an anti-bully summit in 2011 in the White House) and our governor, Walker was able to open the peoples eyes. She also interviewed with Oprah Winfrey and Ellen DeGeneres, to tell the world her story. Constant torment can lead a person to the extreme, especially when one feels as if there is nobody for them to reach out to. Walker is an inspiration to many people, including myself. Her accomplishments and their impact inspire me. Her courage makes me want to make a difference. She showed me that it doesnt matter how small the difference, its that fact that you made a difference. Her actions make me never want to give up anything that I truly believe in. If she had given up, where would the school systems be now? Walker makes me ask those difficult questions like: What would I do if I knew someone was getting bullied? Or, What would I do if I was the one getting bullied? I know that Walker has had to stay strong, and that gives me the courage to tell myself that I would tell someone. I could possible save

The artist celebrates the efforts of Lucia Carvalho in the fight against breast cancer. Figures are seen dancing and playing underneath the pink rays of hope in the sky. The artist uses the symbol of pink ribbon and a strong composition to convey her message of appreciation. She also notes in her written description of her inspiration of the work, the importance of following ones intuition with regard to health and well being.
Julia Courtney, judge

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I chose Lucia Carvalho, founder of Rays of Hope: A Walk Toward the Cure of Breast Cancer. She is an inspiring woman because she put so much effort into a large production and involved the whole community in a fight against breast cancer. My aunt had a dream she had breast cancer. In the morning, she went to get screened but they told her she was too young. After, when she received the test results, they caught the cancer in time to save her life. She is now breast cancer free thanks to a dream. It is organizations like Lucias that make such a big impact on not only the people who have breast cancer, but their families as well.
Nicole M. Howell

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THIRD PLACE

The artist honors the first African-American First Lady of the United States of America and her efforts to combat obesity in children by illustrating Michele Obama against the backdrop of the American flag. The folds in the flag are beautifully rendered, using shading chiaroscuro. The portrait conveys a message of hope and patriotism.
Julia Courtney, judge

This is the perfect symbol of independence: the American flag behind our first lady.
Gabrielle N. Vega

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Grade 11, East Longmeadow High School Teacher: Cynthia L. Newsome

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ART CONTEST: GRADES 4-8

FIRST PLACE

Lacoste: Role model had impact on me

Continued from Page S11 battle with breast cancer. At the time of her death, my father, her son, was only 15. He was a child who lost a parent to a disease that has not cure and can be unpredictable and aggressive. He, along with his three brothers, was forced to finish the rest of their childhood years without a mother. Breast cancer deprived my father of his beloved mother, and me the chance of meeting the woman that allowed my existence. My imagination of Ann LaScala will always live in my heart. My fathers memories and grandfathers immortal love for her will forever remain a part of my life. I will make sure that her stories are continuously passed down from generation to generation to keep her spirit alive. Along with my grandmothers battle with breast cancer, my mothers side of the family has also endured the pain of losing a loved one. My mothers father died of cancer at the age of 42. Two weeks before she graduated from high school at the age of seventeen, her father lost his battle. With no father to walk her down the aisle, her traditional lifestyle had taken a drastic turn. Once again, I was unable to meet a human being that has had such a great impact on the development of my family. This is why Lucia Giuggio Carvalho has personally inspired me. She has given me hope for the future. No one should have to live their life like either one of my parents have, or not have the chance to meet their grandparents. Rays of Hope is allowing advancements to be made in medicine in hopes that a cure will come about. Additionally, Carvalho has inspired me to become involved in the cause. I have participated in Relay for Life for the past two years, and as a team captain, I have taken a lot of pride in raising money for cancer research. Lucia Carvalho is a small town lady who has made a huge impact on other lives. Regardless of the amount, any donation can help save a life. One day, I hope that the money I have raised will allow a family to continue living their life like my grandparents couldnt.

BROOKE A. DIAS
Grade 8, Paul R. Baird Middle School, Ludlow Teacher: Tina Gilbert

Outstanding composition. Her write-up flows with the artwork. Brooke is extremely talented well beyond her age.
Donald R. Blanton, judge
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SECOND PLACE

XUAN H. TRUONG
Grade 7, Paul J. Duggan Middle School, Ludlow Teacher: Rachel Barr
Great pen work. The detail is exceptional. Xuan put a great deal of time and thought into her work (of Chinese-born author Adeline Yen Mah, whose Falling Leaves recounts an abusive childhood). Well deserved.
Donald R. Blanton, judge
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THIRD PLACE

VICTORIA BIENIASZ
Grade 7, St. Stanislaus School, Chicopee Teacher: Diane Myslinski

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FIRST PLACE

Very neat and organized work. I especially like the tracking of Amelia Earharts flight. Her use of colored pencil is outstanding.
Donald R. Blanton, judge

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ART CONTEST: GRADES 1-3

ANGELICA MOSIJCHUK

Grade 3, John R. Fausey Elementary School, West Springfield Teacher: Cheryl Albano

The artist demonstrates skill at rendering the figure in her portrait of Joyce Yang. She also describes how the musician has inspired her personally. The figure is depicted leaning on her instrument of choice, as if it is part of her. The composition makes use of diagonal lines, the piano keys, the edge of the piano and the figures forearm and shoulder.
Julia Courtney, judge

Joyce Yan is a pianist like me. She was born in South Korea on Feb. 22, 1961. On her 4th birthday, she received her first piano from her parents. She grew up loving the instrument and how it wasnt just something that played music, it was something that told a story. At just 9 years old, she traveled to New York for a meeting at the Juilliard School. The school saw enormous potential in her and she came back years later to prove that potential correct.
Angelica Mosijchuk

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MOLLY IVERS
Grade 3, John R. Fausey Elementary School, West Springfield Teacher: Cheryl Albano

SECOND PLACE

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ART CONTEST: GRADES 1-3

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This portrait of J.K. Rowling is well executed and shows the artists proficiency or skill in interpreting and depicting the face. The portrait makes use of the familiar graphics found on the authors Harry Potter books to indicate her identity.
Julia Courtney, judge

ELAINE D. NATHAN

Grade 3, Mapleshade Elementary School, East Longmeadow Teacher: Marianne McCauley

The artist shows athlete Rebecca Lobo dribbling a basketball, wearing her team shirt and number. The expression on the figures face indicates she is happiest while playing or practicing the sport of basketball. The artist makes use of the entire page, creating a full and pleasing composition.
Julia Courtney, judge

THIRD PLACE

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Holyoke High School ready to become Legally Blonde

By ERIN K. HEBERT
Holyoke High

Call for Talented Teens

The Republican is pleased to announce its annual Talented Teens in the Arts publication that recognizes high school students for their achievements in music, dance, theater and art. The selected students will be featured online at MassLive.com and in a special in-paper section later this spring. The section profiles students, particularly juniors and seniors, who have been recognized for their proficiency in their chosen art-related disciplines and who are nominated by their teachers or performance studio. Examples of such recognition might include awards from established organizations like the Massachusetts Music Educators Association. Teachers and studios may also nominate students with a very high skill level who have not yet garnered such recognition, or those who are active in a diverse range of arts-related activities. Any student enrolled at a high school in Hampden, Franklin, or Hampshire County is eligible for nomination. Because Talented Teens has become such a popular program, teachers are asked to nominate no more than three teens in one category (drama, dance, music, art). We also request that teachers avoid nominating any student who has already been profiled as a Talented Teen in the past. This years nomination forms must be returned by April 13. Forms may be sent via email (preferred) or by post to: NIE/Talented Teens, The Republican, 1860 Main St., Springfield, MA 01103 or email: nie@repub.com Nomination forms are available on line by going to MassLive.Com, scrolling down and clicking on the Newspaper in Education blog. For further information, call Anne-Gerard Flynn at (413) 788-1279 or Matt Longhi at (413) 788-1185 or email to nie@repub.com

Being true to yourself never goes out of style. This is the underlying message of Legally Blonde: The Musical, which graced Broadway, Londons West End and numerous venues across the globe in national and international tours. This fun, modern musical based on the popular movie now makes its way to Holyoke Highs stage from Thursday through March 25. Since 1997 Holyoke High has done a spring musical under the direction of Mark Todd, covering such classics as Oklahoma! a n d Grease and spanErin Hebert ning more contemporary shows like last years Hairspray. Legally Blonde: The Musical centers on Elle Woods, a blonde, Malibu sorority girl desperately in love with her boyfriend, Warner Huntington III. Convinced that he is going to propose to her, Elle is shocked and devastated when Warner instead breaks up with her, claiming that she isnt serious enough. Determined to win him back, Elle studies strenuously and is accepted into Harvard Law, where she goes in order to win back both his respect and his love. However, this she finds much more lasting things on this journey than the love of her shallow ex. This message is conveyed through a musical exploding with fun songs, humor, and lots and lots of pink. However, before this stage of production is achieved, there is much work to be done by the cast and crew.

three rows are $15. All other tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for students and seniors. The show is being presented March 22, 23 and 24 at 7 p.m. and March 25 at 2 p.m. in the school auditorium. Please come and see Holyoke High be Legally Blonde. Erin K. Hebert was a winner in the 2009 Kids in Print contest when she was a seventh-grade student of Margaret M. Miller at Lt. Clayre P. Sullivan School in Holyoke. Her essay on the Great Depression and World War II era memoirs of Harriette N. Michaels, the late Springfield resident and longtime columnist for the The Republicans Plus Papers, took first place for grades sixth through eighth. She now writes for The Republicans teen section, UNlisted.

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Reese Witherspoon stars in the 2001 movie version of Legally Blonde. Holyoke High will present the musical version at the school from Thursday through March 25.
Five days a week, we rehearse. Right after school is an hour of singing rehearsal, some days being full cast in which we learn the large numbers, and some being lead singing rehearsals. Both of these are an hour of singing, learning harmonies and preparing the songs of Legally Blonde for the stage. Following this, some days we will have a dance rehearsal, where our choreographers choreograph and instruct us in different styles of dance, depending on the specific song we are working on for the schools 13 musical. In the evenings we bring it all together in rehearsals that combine our acting, singing and dancing into what will very soon become a show. Its a lot of hours of hard work, but we know that it will be well worth it on opening night. Tickets are on sale at the school and at The Cottage, 1615 Northampton St., Holyoke. Golden Circle tickets for seats in the front

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