“citizenship requires participation—if you want change, make it happen.”  - lily o

“Citizenship requires

participation—if you want

change, make it happen.” 

- Lily O.

“Peace throughout the

country is not only

important to the people of

the United States but to the

welfare of every nation

across the globe.” 

-Jamie T.

“One vote equals one step

closer

to the result of

America’s future.” 

-Harini K.

“It is our responsibility to help

others in their time of need. I

will be socially aware of the

advantages and disadvantages

that foreign counties worldwide

put up with yearly.”

-Sam J.

“Being a citizen of the world means

sticking up for what I believe in, and

doing what I think is right and not

what is cool. It means to always be

proud in our world, and when things

get bad, always looking on the bright

side.” 

-Kimmy G.

“Being an American means

taking pride. It means to

have respect and care for

others. It means being

proud.”

- Kiley W. 

“In America, voting is letting

your voice be heard.  Don’t

let other people make that

decision for you.” 

-Erin C.

“Being an American means

being free citizens who will

never forget those who fought

and died that gave

that right to America.”

-Lauren K.

“I show my pride in America by

expressing myself and living up to

my rights.  I keep the colors of our

flag close to my heart and ensure

myself everyday that

even I can make a difference.” 

-Rachel W.

“It’s one thing to say that you

will make a difference in the

world. 

It’s another thing to actually

make that difference.” 

-Mackenzie L.

“Being an American means

having pride in your country

and doing everything possible

to help others in need.”

-Deion O.

“Voting in America is the

responsibility of all the

citizens.  The election is the

time to put your word out

there and

have your voice heard.” 

-Chris N.

“ Responsibility to America starts

with you and responsibility to

yourself starts with America.

Always help America because if

you do, America will help you.” 

-Diana C.

“The contributions, good or bad,

you give to your society have

an impact on who you are as a

person.”

-Katherine N.

“When life hands you lemons, or if

there

are problems that no matter how

hard

you try, you can’t overcome

them,

you need to stop making

lemonade and

DO SOMETHING.”

-Kelsey B.

“As an American, it is my

responsibility to be strong,

independent, aware, and a

leader – just like America.” 

-Brandon P.

“In America, voting is

important because it gives

everyone the chance to

change

the world we live in.”

-Sarah T.

“As a United States citizen, it is my

duty and responsibility to follow

the laws, understand that every

action has a consequence, and that

by being a citizen

you must respect and love your

country.” 

-Meghan W.

“Being an American is

exactly like being yourself.

You are only as good

as what you do.” -Dylan B.

“If someone gives you an

idea, don’t keep it to

yourself.

Pass it on.”

-Jack D.

“Be responsible and aware

of what is happening in our

home, America.” 

-Olivia C.

“Fifty stars and thirteen

stripes helped create our

flag,

and over one million

people helped create its

purpose.”

-Emily J.

“In America voting is a

privilege – take

advantage.”  

-Isabella F.

“Being an American is

more than just living

here.  It’s doing your

duties as an American.”

-Sam J.

“Let’s all be the country

and build higher

expectations; all of us are

one, working together.” 

-Jess T.

“Being an American means

being free and having the

freedom to change our world

for the better.” 

-Becca L.

“Being an American means living

in a place with many other people

that you know as a family. 

Working together, living together,

and communicating with each

other

makes a true American.”

-Michelle M.

“In America, voting is our

way of making our dreams

come true.” 

-Christian R.

“Ideas are what form

our country. 

Without them,

we are nothing.”  -Ryan G.

“You only need one idea to

change everything.” 

-Jared B.

“America is like a sewing

machine. Sometimes it gets

bumpy and swerves, but at

other times it’s nice and

smooth going dead ahead.”

-Bethany P.

“Look what America has

done for us. 

Let’s give something

back.” 

-Nicole K.