My Five Living Heroes

[Mithril Hugunin]

1. Parents! They have put up with me for so many years, and made sure I could work toward goals. Having them guide me toward productive uses of time has given me many skills that may prove to be useful. I can always rely on them to be honest and tell me how to improve.

2. My paternal grandparents were also a major influence on me growing up. Their sense of humor and fun can always make me smile; enjoying yourself is just another part of staying healthy.

3. Hannah Mills, my friend! Hannah is another freshman, and her universal acceptance of everyone makes people feel welcomed. If everyone was like Hannah, there would be no war or conflict, and basically it would be awesome! She's inspiring, so definitely a hero.

4. Lauren Faust is a screenwriter who produced an amazing show that I watch. By creating such a work of art, she improved the lives of people around the world. She has a thoughtful take on ethics and morality that I hope to emulate.

5. Mr. Segadelli was my math teacher last year, and he made the subject enjoyable. He had few illustrations, and followed a old-fashioned style of lecture and practice problems. However, with weekly candy we didn't mind. His quiet and dignified manner eventually led to many of the students calling him 'sir'.

Thank you to all of these people!