Archive | 2015-2016

The 4-Way Test and Me: Creating a Better Community by Kimi White

The Rotary Club of Pismo Beach / Five Cites Kimi White, First Place Grade 12, Arroyo Grande High School Teacher: Mr. Michael Callaghan The 4-Way Test and Me: Creating a Better Community As little kids we are taught to be kind to others and follow the golden rule, but I believe that it isn’t until […]

 
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The Four Way Test by Ryan Brennan

The Rotary Club of Pismo Beach / Five Cites Ryan Brennan, Second Place Grade 12, Coastal Christian School Teacher: Mrs. Alison Limon The Four Way Test Words are astronomically important in today’s society; signs, menus, books, articles, and even this essay, require reading words. Although these facts may seem obvious, unfortunately there are still many […]

 
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A True American Hero and the Four Way Test by Lucy Rebecca Wickstrom

The Rotary Club of Pismo Beach / Five Cites Lucy Rebecca Wickstrom, Third Place Grade 12, Coastal Christian School Teacher: Mrs. Alison Limon A True American Hero and the Four Way Test I love history. For as long as I can remember, I’ve been absolutely fascinated by the places and events that fill every history […]

 
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The 4-Way Test of Things We Think, Say or Do by Lily Li

The Rotary Club of Pismo Beach / Five Cites Lily Li, First Place Grade 8, Judkins Middle School Teacher: Miss Christie Richards The 4-Way Test of Things We Think, Say or Do Sixty-one million children around the world are not enrolled in school.  Youngest-ever Nobel Peace Prize winner, Malala Yousafzai is known for advocating children’s […]

 
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4-Way Test by Gesenia Echeverria

The Rotary Club of Pismo Beach / Five Cites Gesenia Echeverria, Second Place Grade 8, Judkins Middle School Teacher: Miss Christie Richards 4-Way Test For prolonged time, discrimination, oppression, racism, inequality, and other forms of injustice have been present in the world, thus negatively affecting many victims’ lives. To protect the victims of intolerant acts, […]

 
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The 4-way Test and My Life by Arely Soto

The Rotary Club of Pismo Beach / Five Cites Arely Soto, Third Place Grade 8, Judkins Middle School Teacher: Miss Christie Richards The 4-way Test and My Life When people think about the 4-way test, the first thing that comes to mind is a person that inspires them to do better or someone who follows […]

 
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Life Lessons from Softball Using the 4-Way Test by Mikayla Provence

The Rotary Club of Pismo Beach / Five Cites Mikayla Provence, First Place Grade 4, Branch Elementary  School Teacher: Mrs. Debbie Handy Life Lessons from Softball Using the 4-Way Test “Mikayla’s up to bat to give that ball a whack! She’s a home run hitter and you’re never gonna get her!” This is one of […]

 
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Woods Humane Society: Helping Homeless Pets by Torsten K. Johnson

The Rotary Club of Pismo Beach / Five Cites Torsten K. Johnson, Second Place Grade 4, Branch Elementary  School Teacher: Mrs. Debbie Handy Woods Humane Society: Helping Homeless Pets Woods Humane Society is an animal shelter dedicated to helping stray or unwanted animals find a home.  All of the animals that they take in are dogs […]

 
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Conserving Water by Nicky York

The Rotary Club of Pismo Beach / Five Cites Nicky York, Third Place Grade 4, Coastal Christian School Teacher: Mrs. Melanie Schrei Conserving Water I know I’m only a fourth grader, and a small, really small one too, but that doesn’t mean small people can’t change a big world.  Now that I told you about […]

 
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Rotary 4-Way Test by Mariella Conn

The Rotary Club of Pismo Beach / Five Cites Mariella Conn, First Place Grade 2, Ocean View Elementary School Teacher: Mrs. Darlene Upham Rotary 4-Way Test This story is very true and even if I don’t win I want you to remember that.  My story is about a kind neighbor of my family named Mel […]

 
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