My Favorite Older Friend Outstanding Achievement Brianna Vella Northridge Christian School Teacher:  Mrs. Morgan “My Favorite Older Friend” Chocolates, vanilla ice cream with chocolate syrup, swing sets, lacrosse games, caring, loving and loving dogs – that’s my bus driver Gloria!  Kindergarten through fourth grade Gloria was my … [Read more...]

My Favorite Older Friend Outstanding Achievement Alexa Bosco Jefferson Road School Teacher:  Mrs. Potenza “My Favorite Older Friend” A friend is someone who picks you up when you fall, always right by your side with a smile that nobody can describe, a smile that is contagious.  So many people fit into this category in my life: … [Read more...]

My Favorite Older Friend Outstanding Achievement Ashley Moorehouse Northridge Christian School Teacher:  Miss Morgan “My Grandma” My Grandma’s smile lights up my world.  When she smiles, I forget about all the bad things in life.  But my Grandma’s smile isn’t the only thing that makes her so amazing.  She is also a talented … [Read more...]

My Favorite Older Friend Outstanding Achievement Mae Kesselring St. Louis School Teacher:  Mrs. Martin “My Favorite Older Person” Some people think school is boring but with Mrs. Diamond as our teacher, the days are anything but boring.  I love seeing Mrs. Diamond’s face in the morning.  She is so kind and has such a welcoming … [Read more...]

My Favorite Older Friend Outstanding Achievement Melanie Pitcher St. Louis School Teacher:  Mrs. Martin “My Favorite Older Person” By the time someone reaches the age of 89 years old, their lifetime experiences can be impressive.  My grandma, whom I call Nana, was born in the year 1922 and she is my favorite older person.  Nana has … [Read more...]

My Favorite Older Friend Outstanding Achievement Quentin Tan St. Louis School Teacher:  Mrs. Martin “My Favorite Older Friend” One of my favorite older people tells me to enjoy life because “you only have one, so use it wisely.”  This person is my grandmother.  My Grandma lives in Williamsville, just east of Buffalo.  … [Read more...]

My Favorite Older Friend Outstanding Achievement Sarah Dunnigan Jefferson Road School Teacher:  Mrs. Potenza “My Favorite Older Person” Have you ever heard the story about the three little girls who went on a walk just before dark?  I sure have and it sends chills up my spine every time I hear it.  The way a person tells a story is … [Read more...]

My Favorite Older Friend Third Place Anna Latshaw Allen Creek School Teacher:  Ms. Moore “A Very Special Person” The sun was hot as I pulled wretched weeds from the rear of my backyard.  We worked with heads bent while filling garbage can after garbage can full of weeds as the sun baked our backs.  We chatted and laughed despite the … [Read more...]

My Favorite Older Friend Second Place Mary Bedzyk Jefferson Road School Teacher:  Mrs. Maragus “My Favorite Older Person” Although I hope every child has a favorite older person who is always there for them, I know that my grandmother is the best older friend anyone could ever have! When I was little I couldn’t pronounce the … [Read more...]