The Luverne Rotary Club recognized three Luverne Middle School students as winners of the annual Four-Way Test essay contest for 2023.
Tenley Pick was selected as this year’s essay winner. Pick earned $75 for her winning effort.
Her winning essay titled “Does being in sports impact kids” will be entered into the district essay contest. Her winning essay is printed below.
Madden Von Tersch’s essay was chosen for second place ($50) and Charlie Van Tersch was third ($25).
The contest introduces students to the Four-Way Test, which asks four questions to gauge whether thoughts, works and actions are appropriate. The questions are: Is it the truth? Is it fair to all concerned? Will it build goodwill and better friendships? And Will it be beneficial to all concerned?
Does being in sports impact kids?
By Tenley Pick
Is It True?
Is it true that being in sports have an impact on kids?
Personally I think they have have an
impact on kids physically and mentally. Not just in positive ways but also in some negative ways. This shows that it has an impact on kids in many ways. These impacts are shown in their skills for their future and relationships. A sport provides many life lessons and memories to use and
remember forever
Is it fair to all concerned?
This is fair to all concerned because being in a sport can benefit your life in many ways. All positive and negative effects have the ability to relate to anyone who participates in a sport. It makes an impact on kids and their relationships. Teens can make friends and have that friendship for a lifetime, because that is what a sport provides. Even if there is a negative effect from the sport, that is a lesson learned for your future. Coaches also have an impact.
Does the coach make fair playing time to all the kids? Do they support the kids and help them correct the mistakes they make or do they not help them and let them do that mistake over and over again?
Will it build Goodwill and better Friendships?