Four Way Test Essay Contest Winners

October 14, 2013

Rotary Club of Humble Intercontinental Four Way Test Essay Contest Winners

The Rotary Club of Humble Intercontinental selected five Humble ISD seniors as winners of its Essay Contest. Students were asked to write on the topic, “How I apply high ethical standards using Rotary’s Four-Way Test.” The Four-Way Test is the corner stone of ethical practice among all members of Rotary International.

The essay winners were:

·        First Place—Warren Dangerfield, Summer Creek High School, $1,000

·        Second Place—Christina Olali, Summer Creek High School, $750

·        Third Place tie—Peyton Donnell, Kingwood High School and Payton Attard, Summer Creek High School, both receive $500

·        Honorable Mention—Michael Hernandez, Summer Creek High School, $250

Warren Dangerfield is undecided on which university he will attend, but plans to pursue a degree in biomedical engineering. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Warren Dangerfield, Sr.

During his tenure in high school, Dangerfield was inducted to the National Honor Society and the National Society of High School Scholars. He was nominated to the Galveston-Houston Archdiocese Youth Council representing youths throughout the Galveston-Houston diocese. He is also a member of the Summer Creek High School Band, HOSA, and the Journalism Club.

Christina Olali plans to attend Columbia University and pursue a degree in neuroscience. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Olali. In 2010, Olali was a district-wide spelling bee winner. She was also named, “Colt of the Year” and earned a perfect score on competition artwork.

Peyton Donnell plans to attend The University of Texas at Austin to study communications. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Donnell. She is vice president of the National Honor Society and is an officer of the Theater Club.

Payton Attard plans to attend The University of Texas at Austin and pursue a degree in medicine. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Attard. She is a member of the National Honor Society and is an Advancement Placement Scholar.

Michael Hernandez plans to attend The University of Texas at Austin to double major in music performance and business. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Hector Hernandez. He is an Advancement Placement Scholar and is a three-year member of the Texas All-State Band. Hernandez hold singles and doubles titles in Team Tennis. He is also ranked number two out of a class of 499 students.

“More than 100 students entered the essay contest. We were very impressed with the quality of essays we received,” said Henry Garcia, co-chair of the essay contest. “These students showed an understanding of how Rotary’s Four-Way Test plays in their lives and how they’ve become better citizens. We know these students will become pillars in our society someday and we’re proud of them.”

Essay winners were invited to the Rotary Club of Humble Intercontinental’s weekly luncheon on Oct. 23 to read their essays.

Rotary International is made up of 1.2 million members in 34,000 clubs across the globe. Its members volunteer in communities at home and abroad to support education and job training, provide clean water, combat hunger, improve health and sanitation and eradicate polio.