Making a difference

Friday, June 15, 2007

Enterprise staff

Recently, Heatherwood Middle School seventh-

graders had the chance to honor someone who's

made a difference in their lives at the Making a

Difference Awards event June 7 at the school.

Last summer the school's seventh-grade block

teachers selected "Making a Difference" as their

yearlong theme. This year students have explored

the theme from several angles, including how the

concept related to the community and students'

personal lives.

In February, students chose someone who had a

significant and positive impact on their lives and

others. After writing persuasive letters nominating

their chosen winners, students joined committees

to select the best essays from each block class.

At the assembly, 10 students shared winning

essays and presented awards to their nominees.

Students also made posters relating what the

theme means to them and how they'd like to make

a positive difference in the world.

Enterprise/CHRIS GOODENOW

Nominated by his son, Dalston Byrd (left), a Heatherwood Middle

School seventh-grader, Lynnwood Police Sgt. David Byrd (right)

receives an award and speaks about his relationship with his son

during Heatherwood's "Making a Difference Celebration,"

Thursday, June 7, in the school's library.

Tyler Thomas (right), a Heatherwood Middle School seventh-

grader presents his mother, Jill, with an award during

Heatherwood's Make a Difference Day Celebration.