Who Is Your Role Model?
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Who's Your Role Model?
Most everyone has a role model in their life. They could be a parent,
a friend, a teacher, or a sports hero. They could be the D.A.R.E officer
who works in your school. He could be someone you read about in a book.
A role model is hard to define, because it can be different for
everyone. Who your role model is depends as much on you as it does on
the person you admire. Often, it is someone you would like to be like
when you get older, or someone who does something you find hard to do.
They might be somebody who performs outstanding volunteer work. They
might be a community leader. They might be your mentor. Maybe they are
generous and kind. Maybe they performed an extraordinary feat or
accomplishment. They might be someone in your neighborhood, or someone
in another country.
Typically, a role model is brave, smart, strong, kind, thoughtful and
fun. Not that every role model is perfect. Unless it is someone out of a
storybook, role models are people who might be outstanding in only one
or two areas. Or maybe it is someone who is far less than perfect, but
is working to improve himself or herself.
Who is your role model? Tell us. Write a story about that person and
You can do it in the form of a straight essay, or you can
do it in a question and answer format. Every month we'll try to pick a
new essay and post it on our site.&
High Point, NC
My dad inspired me to write this. He has taken such a big role in my
life. Whatever I needed even if it was on the other side of the world my
dad would go get it. I love him with all my heart. He always makes sure
I do my best in whatever I do. Even though it might be hard or tiring my
dad makes me do it, I know it's the best for me. My dad is the PERFECT
role model because he is everything a role model should be, loving,
funny, serious, nice to be around, and smart.
The person I want to be like is my counselor. She helps me work out
my problems. When I am feeling down she helps me and talks things
through with me. I love her and I will miss her next year when she is
not my counselor.
Officer Corriveau wherever you are thanks for the inspiration and
thank you Mrs. Claytor for being there for me.
My hero is somebody who is trying to stop violence and make peace in
the world. My hero is Officer S. Heck. Officer Heck is a police officer
and is very nice and caring. His favorite way of solving things is to
negotiate it. Although Officer Heck has a gun and points it at people he
only does that to scare them so they won't cause any harm to innocent
people. But, he has never had to shoot anyone in his life and never
intends to.
Officer Heck has been a police officer for twenty years. He has
joined the D.A.R.E. program to teach kids about drugs and violence. He
teaches what drugs can do to you and what to say if someone tries to get
you to try them. He is my D.A.R.E. officer.
The reason he is my hero is because he stops a lot of bad things and
helps people with problems they might have. He helps find the reason why
they want to hurt people and teaches them why it's bad. He helps them
become a better person so they are happy with their life.
I think all policemen do a very good job, but I think Officer Heck
should get extra credit for doing more work. It's all because he helps a
lot more people than other police officers do. Plus, he's probably
helped a lot of people with making decisions and that makes the world
just a little bit better.
Officer Heck is my hero and I'm sure that I'm not the only one. I see
my hero every Friday for D.A.R.E. He is a very good D.A.R.E. officer for
kids. Sometimes he sets up little acts and shows everybody what to do in
all different kinds of situations. If there is an award for heroes, he
should be the one who wins!
My Role Model
By: Samantha
My role model is not one person, but an entire group of people. My
role models are the men and women of the Police Department of every
country and every nation. I look up to these people because it is the
fact that I long to be just like them. When I get older I want to be
just like the men and women I so admire.
My love for the police force and all they do for us started when I
was maybe 9 in fifth grade. An Officer by the name of Leone, came to my
school and taught us all about how to stay away from drugs and violence
and how Police Officers are more than what you assume just by seeing an
And that's when it all started, my longing to be just like them, I
think they are brave and strong and in all aspects Heroes and Heroines.
I look up to them and want to be just like the strong, courageous people
of the Force. They risk their lives for us everyday and selflessly give
their lives trying to keep our cities and countries and our world safe.
So, that is my choice for my role model. They are more to me than the
Officers you sometimes see behind the wheel of a patrol car, they are
the men and women who keep us from harm and all of them are true heroes
and heroines.
My Role Model
I'd like to tell you a little about my role model. He is a Police
Officer. His name is Joe. He is the best person to be around and to talk
to. He's a great listener and helped me with many of my problems. I love
him with all my heart. To me, he is the best person in this world and
the nicest Police Officer anybody could ever meet.
I couldn't thank him enough for everything he's done for me. I used
to be bad. And because of him talking to me about consequences, I told
him I'd be good FOR HIM. After awhile he made me realize I was only
hurting myself by being the way I was. In the end I straightened up for
myself. I realized reality, with and because of him helping me.
I just wanted to tell him THANK YOU for everything you've ever done
for me. I will never forget you. You will always be in my heart no
matter how far apart we are. Thank you sooo much
&SUPERMAN&!!!! I'll see you the next time your working for
My Role Model
My role model is my grandpa. He has a lot to do at his old age
(80's). My grandma has Alzheimer's and can no longer talk, walk, or feed
herself. My grandpa is still working full time at his dentist office,
and he doesn't plan on retiring any time soon.
Both my grandpa and grandma served in World War II (that's how they
meet). I don't think anyone could say that that was a pleasant time, and
I have a lot of respect for anyone in the military. After the war, he
settled and had three kids (including my mom). He now has nine
grandchildren.
I always think of how lucky I am that I can go to his house anytime I
want. He only lives three blocks away, while other people only get to
see their relatives on holidays. No relatives of mine even live out of
Sgt. Kron I'd like to thank you for all the guidance and help you've
given me and the rest of my class.
The Person Who I Long To Be Like
by Melanie
My friend inspired me to write this story. That friend was my D.A.R.E
officer and his name is Officer Corriveau. He is so nice. We learned
about friendships and role models in our 7th grade D.A.R.E. program last
week and so that is why I am writing this story.
The person I want to be like is my counselor. She helps me work out
my problems. When I am feeling down she helps me and talks things
through with me. I love her and I will miss her next year when she is
not my counselor.
Officer Corriveau wherever you are thanks for the inspiration and
thank you Mrs. Claytor for being there for me.
Misty's Role Model
Hi, in the message following I would like to share with you the story
of my role model.
Hi, I'm going to begin with a little background information on me so
you understand where I'm coming from. I'm 14 years old, and graduated
D.A.R.E. two years ago. I learned a lot in that class, and will always
be grateful. When I graduated there is one thing I have never left
behind...my old D.A.R.E. officer. I would consider him my role model.
He's been around for me these two years even though he doesn't &get
paid& to &be around& me anymore. His name is Lt. Tom
Manning, and he woks with the Roeland Park Police Department. I will
tell you of a very special time shared between Tom and me.
I was at school, in the 7th grade, when I had a major problem. One of
my friends had come to me that day with the intentions of &not
wanting to live anymore&; I was devastated. What was I going to do?
I went home, and this was still on my mind. You see, in our city we have
a Bulletin Board System called the Police Department BBS. Tom would log
in and chat with all of us. That night he noticed something
&different& about me. I wasn't being my normal talkative self.
I wanted to tell hem, but I didn't want my friend to get in trouble.
Little did I know at that time it was important to.
When I wouldn't tell him, he pretended to be angry with me. He did
that because he knew I wanted to tell him, because I told him I wanted
to. He know if he played the silent treatment back, I would break and
tell him. I had to save my friend. So finally I told him. He listened
for a very long time about it, insisting that she wouldn't get into
trouble and for me to give him her name. I did, and he called my SRO
officer in the morning. He promised he would not tell my School Resource
Officer my name or any other information that may lead to me being
&suspected& as the &tattle&. I was happy to get that
off of my chest. He did call my SRO officer, and the girl received
counseling. S thankfully she is alive. If it
weren't for Tom, she may not have been here. In fact, I know I wouldn't
have trusted anyone else so much to tell.
So when people bash the D.A.R.E. program I get angry. I have gained a
friend and a role model for life. There is a song that describes this
incredible Lt. By John Michael Montgomery. It states &she thinks I
can rope the moon& which is true. I do think he can rope the moon,
like he could walk on air. Whenever I'm down he is there. What adds to
this is that when I grow up I want to be a cop...and guess who I'm
learning about that from? Yes. Lt. Tom Manning. So as you read this, I
hope you understand what a great person I have come in contact with. I
will never forget the D.A.R.E. lessons he taught me, the girl we helped
&save&, and all the other memories we have. I can find no
words to describe this great of a human being. The world would be a much
brighter better place if everyone had their own Tom Manning!
Thanks for listening.
A Person Who Has Changed My Life
by Lisa Anne Tucker
I really believe that this person has changed my life, and made me a
better person. I have known this person since I was in the fifth grade
and I have loved him ever since. He has taught me what life is really
about, and it is definitely not about drugs and alcohol. Life is about
having fun but it is also
like being a good
citizen, picking up your trash and the trash of others who don't take
their responsibilities seriously. I have promised my family that I will
never accept or take drugs into my life, unless they are prescribed for
me by a professional doctor. I really look up to this person, and I will
never forget him. This person is Officer Becker. One of the key traits
that I admire about Officer Becker is his honesty. Officer Becker is a
very honest and trustworthy person. He never lies and is always thinking
about others. He is also a very bright and cheery, happy-go-lucky
Even though I am in the eighth grade and will be going to high school
next year, I will always come back to visit Officer Becker. I know that
the board is thinking about closing the sixth through eighth levels at
Moiola, but that will not stop me from finding him. I will go to the
police department and set up a special time to visit him. You don't know
how much Officer Becker means to me. I always feel comfortable talking
to him and giving him a hand when he needs help carrying D.A.R.E.
materials. I am really thankful that I have had these past four years to
see what a great guy officer Becker is. He is a very special person who
has devoted his life to keeping children alive. I love Officer Becker!!!
Officer Becker is a D.A.R.E. Officer for the Fountain Valley Police
Department.
Check out these Super Moms!
We're celebrating role model moms! A role model is someone you would
like to be like when you get older, or someone who does something you
find hard to do. Most everyone has a role model in their life. They
could be a parent, a friend, a teacher, or a sports hero. These are
stories about moms, some of the best role models on the planet!
My role model is my mother. She is the strongest person I
know. I know that I can trust in her and that she will be there whenever
I need her to be. She attended my D.A.R.E. graduation proudly. What I
love about her is that when I ask something of her she never hesitates
to do her best to please me. My mother works for 911. She is a
dispatcher.
The reason she is my role model is because when I get older I want to be
as strong and understanding as her. I love her more than anything in the
whole wide world and I'd stop at nothing to please her. She is the best
mom in the whole entire world! I love you, Mom.
Super Mommy
My mom is a wonderful parent. She has learned from most of her
mistakes and teaches me right and wrong. My mom, like all other people,
isn't perfect, but in my eyes, her daughter, she is the one and only
SUPER MOMMY. Sometimes I wish I was her and I had everything she has,
her looks, sense of humor, stuff, personality, and her strength.
I have a brother and sister that are twins AND another brother + me
and my cat. I do have a dad, and he is great but he works all day so it
is up to my mom to clean, cook, help us, AND babysit! She is hard at
work all day but she is NEVER to tired to play and joke around with her
Not one mom in this universe is like her. As Oprah would say she is
&an angel&.& She is giving and grateful. She respects
what other people are feeling.
My mom participates in many activities. She runs my school’s Spring
Fair, which gave me the courage to host a block party!& She cleans
2 doctors' offices, AND works from 9:00 p.m.- 4:00 a.m. Eastern
Standards Time!
My mom is SUPER MOMMY, and she plays an important part in MANY
peoples lives. I’m glad I was so lucky to have a mom like her. I LOVE
her so much not one word could explain! She is my
mom.......... SUPER MOMMY.
Kellie's Mommy&&
Dear Dare,
My Role Model is my mom. She is a single parent trying to be the best
parent she can. And I think she is doing a great job. I think we have a
very special relationship unlike any of my friends have with their
mothers. Also I am an only child so it is just mom and me and we like to
just lay on her bed and talk about anything once a week. Even though we
don't get along all the time we still LOVE each other. Most of the time
we act like sisters. &
I just wanted to say that my mom is my role model for life. She has
been doing a great job so far!!!!!
&-Kellie C.
Jenna's Mom
My name is Jenna and my role model is my mother. The number 1 reason
she is my role model is because she has taught me many things in life.
She has taught me that no one can be perfect. The recent leaving of my
father has left her down and depressed and really upset and I am trying
to do my best to make her feel well again and I hope she will get better
soon. She is sweet and makes mistakes in life too. She sometimes does
things wrong and so do I.& I have lied to her and I am sure she has
lied to me. We are not perfect and no one is and no one ever will be I
just thought I might let you know who my role model is.
Marissa's Mom&
My role model is my mom. I love her very much, so much she will never
know. She loves me too. She's helped me through thick and thin, through
the good times and the bad times. When my friends would tease me, she
would be there. When my crush teases me, she would be there. I want her
to know I will love her forever.
Shannon's Mom&
My role model is my mom.& The reason that my mom is my role
model is because she teaches me right from wrong and she loves me.&
She would never smoke or do drugs and she always tells me about them and
what they can do to your body and what people do to try to make people
do drugs.& So, I would say that my mom is my role model.{ comments closed }
I hope your biggest revelation this year is that you don’t really know what you want.
We grow up thinking we know what we want, but we’re wrong. We all start with the wrong idea about it. Your whole life, society has told you what you want. Others know what they want you to want. Your family, your religious institutions, your politicians and your retailers know exactly what they want you to want. You’ll get everyone’s idea but your own, but these foreign ideas will accumulate, and in the absence of your own they get you chasing things.
And you’re not born knowing what you want, either. People assume they ought to know automatically what they want, which tends to be whatever the convention it is in your culture. For some that means marrying off to “a good provider”, for others it means achieving a senior managment position, for others it means a Personal Relationship With Jesus.
Then we become adults and, if we’re lucky, slowly learn that nobody can teach you what you want. You stumble upon it. But only if you do a lot of stumbling. Your parents didn’t know what you want, they figured it’s the same as what they wanted. The only ideas they can give you of what you ought to want are the wants they can identify with. Advertisers don’t know what you want, they fish for it. The only idea they can give you is what they hope you want, which is to buy something from them.
Your own idea appears only when you have the actual experience of what you want. You can’t know until you taste it. We all start with a false idea of what we want in life, inherited from others during childhood, before we gain any perspective about life. The false idea has to be given up and the real desires have to be discovered. They may make others uncomfortable. They may make you uncomfortable at first, because in inherited your comfort zone from others.
You will either recognize this and overcome it, or you will always pursue what other people want you to want, convinced it’s what you want.
I am convinced that how happy a person becomes in life depends on how much time they spend learning what they want. Just to know what makes you glow inside is the work of a lifetime. Your real, heartfelt wants accumulate over the years, as you stumble into new experiences that electrify you.
How quickly that happens depends on how often you do what you’re not used to doing. That means travel hastens it, and habits stifle it. Doing scary and unfamiliar things hastens it, doing comfortable things stifles it. You can’t know what you want until you taste it. Do more tasting.
Don’t make the mistake of thinking what you want is just one thing. Each of our personalities is so intricate that we will resonate with thousands of categories of experiences, from the kind of clothes you feel best in, to the city you want to live in, to the person you want to grow old with, to the way you take your coffee. You may not know these preferences of yours yet, even if you assume you’ve known for thirty years.
Your wants are always going to be more articulate than the ones you inherit from society. They are more specific. They make something tingle in your consciousness in a way that nobody else will understand. That’s why you can’t listen to anyone else when it comes to what you want in life.
I’m slowly learning what I want, and I only began to learn, really learn, once I discovered that I don’t already know what I want — that the things I’ve been chasing all this time have been other people’s wants.
A few things I know I want, even if nobody else wants me to want them:
I want more driving with the windows down and the radio off
I want fewer things from the dollar store in my house
I want more one-on-one coffees and lunches with friends
I want more walking
I want more savoring and less chugging
I want more metal possessions and fewer plastic ones
I want more plants
I want to wear clothes that make me want to stand up straighter
I want more time with a book in my hand and less time with a mouse in my hand
I want more talking and less thinking
I want less drink-nursing and more dancing
I want more greens and fewer starches
I want people to collect things I create
I want color co-ordination
I want things well-oiled and tuned up
I want baths with ambient music playing in the next room
I want to meet people with unconventional attitudes towards sex
I want to be a regular, with a usual, somewhere
I want to mingle with strangers, everywhere
I want to surprise people who know me
I want to change plans without fretting about it
I want to read one book at a time, instead of eight like I do now
I want to change the way you think about the important things
What do you want? Tell me, but don’t answer too quickly.
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