She's Gone
By Tatiana Tyo, Age 13
This is dedicated to my friend Amanda who passed away on April 24, 2007

It’s the tragedy of losing someone special
A friend ‘til the end
Being alone, feeling sad
Tears pouring in a rainfall
All you say is “She’s gone”
Your world just stops

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Congratulations to the winners of the 2009 Role Models Today Writing Contest

First Place:  Adaeze Ajoku, Grade 11
Second Place:  Dominique Benjamin, Grade 12
Third Place:  Olivia Haskin, Grade 11

• 1st place received $100 and is eligible for publication on RMT
• 2nd and 3rd Place winners received $50 and are eligible for publication on RMT

It's Our Obligation to Protect the Environment
By Blake O'Connor, 11th Grade
*Honorable Mention, Role Models Foundation Environmental Stewardship Contest*

As the dominant species of our planet, humans tend to take advantage of our planet by exploiting its resources on an immense level and failing to recognize the damage caused by leaving behind so much waste. Most people are either unaware of the consequences of their actions on the environment or do not care what the environmental consequences may occur on our planet after they are gone.
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