G.R.E.A.T. STUDENT OF THE MONTH
FOR AUGUST 2008:
Donnell Carter
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My name is Donnell Carter. I am 14 years old. I am a 10th grader at Success-Tech Academy in Downtown Cleveland. I have two sisters and two brothers. I like writing and listening to music. I also like to read in my spare time. My favorite subjects in school are Reading and Math. I especially liked reading "To Kill a Mockingbird". After graduating from college with a degree in journalism, I intend to go to law school. I have not decided what type of law that I want to practice. I would one day like to marry and have children. I do not know if I will settle down in Cleveland. When we first started in the G.R.E.A.T. program I was not sure that I wanted to participate. I faced a lot of fears while having a lot of fun doing stuff that I never thought I would do.
G.R.E.A.T. STUDENT OF THE MONTH
FOR JULY 2008:
LaDawn Young
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LaDawn Young
Age: 11
Mother: Donescia Young
School: Hope Academy Chapelside
Favorite Subject: Language Arts
Hobbies: singing, dancing
Future Career Choice: singer or a veterinarian
LaDawn says:
The most important thing I learned in the G.R.E.A.T. Program is how to handle peer pressure, say no, walk away and avoid negative people.
Hello, my name is Drew Relyea. I am a sixth-grader at Chagrin Falls Intermediate School. I enjoy learning about science and history. When I grow up I may want to be an archaeologist or historian. Last year for my birthday I got a dog who I named Bandit. Bandit is a shi-poo. He is a very lazy dog who likes to have his belly rubbed, but he growls if he does not know you and you get too close.
I think the G.R.E.A.T. program is really good. It is amazing how easy it is for kids to make the wrong choices today. G.R.E.A.T. helps kids learn to make the right choices. Also, it helps kids learn to control their anger and even help others control their anger. We also talked about different body signs to help recognize anger. I think the G.R.E.A.T. program helps kids a lot and should be continued at my school and others in the community.
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