Four-Way Test Essay Contest Second Place Winner
( Pictured from left to right are: Mavelene, Ms. Turnbull, Ajayi, and Pres. Eric.)
Mavelene Bethelmie was the second place winner of the 4-Way Test Esary Contest which is an annual affair at our adopted school.
4-Way Test Essay
In today’s society, as a teenager, telling the truth isn’t always the easiest thing to do. However, I try my best to be truthful and never spread rumors. Before I repeat anything I hear, I mak sure that it is the whole truth, and if it is not something good, I do not repeat it. When I get in trouble, and I rarely do, the truth sometimes does not cross my mind; however, when I stop to consider the consequences, I usually choose to tell the truth.
The second question that the four way test of the Rotary Club asks is: Is it fair to all concerned. To live this out, I always thing about all the people that my actions may hurt. When something happens, right away most young people think about having a good laugh while their classmate or friend is hurting. At times the one being hurt may be themselves or even their parents. In circumstances such as this, I ask myself, “Am I treating others the way I would like to be treated?
Will my actions build goodwill and better friendships? I do not think that there are bad friends; there are just people who do not think about long term effects. In order to build good friendships, I do not depend on the other person to be good to me; I try first to be good to them. I am also a friend to my community, by participating in community work.
How will what I do benefit all concerned? Participating in class discussions, volunteering, and helping my classmates who are having a difficult time are some things that benefit all concerned. Sleeping in class, skipping classes and being rude, on the other hand, benefit no one.
Written by Mavelene Bethelmie