Heroic Individuals That Make An Impact II

Part II- More essays.

Michael Jackson: The Superstar Hero
By: Noah 

A hero to me is someone who has the same skills and personality that I have, that’s why I chose Michael Jackson. What makes up a hero is usually by them doing something you admire. For example, Michael Jackson is a famous dancer and sing, and that’s what I want to be when I’m older.

       MJ, as his fans would call him, has black, stringy, medium length hair and brown eyes. He stands 5’10” and had plastic surgery on his face so his nose is small and sticking up.

       Wacko Jacko, another nickname his friends call him, has inspired me ever since I’ve seen his famous music video for the song, Thriller. When I saw him dance I knew I had to learn some of his moves. I learned my favorite dance move from him, the moonwalk. He has a crazy personality, but I know he is a really nice person. Also, I first heard of him because when I was little my mom said I reminded her of Michael Jackson because we both had high-pitch voices. After many years of making amazing songs, he is known as the King of Pop. He is a world famous dancer, singer, and actor. Wacko Jacko appeared in the 2002 movie Men in Black II, The Wiz, Miss Castaway, and he even played a character named Leon Kompowsky on the Simpsons. I look up to him because he is what I want to be when I am older, a famous singer, dancer, and entertainer.

       I admire him because he has really changed my life, by inspiring me to follow my dreams, and just keep trying, I know I’ll be a famous singer and dancer, I just have to never give up. Sadly, MJ died on June 25, 2009, because he misused medication. Billions of people worldwide are grieving over his death. Wacko Jacko is now officially known as The King of Pop.

       Some may think that MJ isn’t much of a hero, just a famous singer. But I’ll disagree.

My Dad, My Hero

By: Ali

         A hero to me is someone who is encouraging, inspiring, caring, firm, and loving. He or she is someone who helps people, who points them in the right direction. My dad Stephen Pfahler is a hero.

         My dad has bright turquoise eyes and short light brown hair. He is fit with long legs and tan skin from coaching my two twin brothers and my sports teams. On hot days he usually wears black basketball shorts and USC (fight on, Trojans!) tee shirts, though on cold days you can find him in faded jeans and his Dallas Cowboys sweat shirt. No matter the weather or event is he is always wearing some type of hat like a college football hat or a West Valley Girls Softball (WVSB) and his black WWJD bracelet which stands for “What would Jesus do?” Another positive thing about him is his shimmering smile.        

Some positive character traits that make my dad a hero are his amazing accomplishments. When he was a kid his parents never helped him do any schoolwork, but that did not stop him getting into one of the best colleges. He graduated from University of Southern California (USC). After that he went to law school and became a lawyer. A few years ago he was promoted to become a Superior Court Judge.  My dad has inspired me and I hope to have as many accomplishments as he does when I am grown.

Whenever Steve (Stevie, his nick-name by my softball friends and Stephen, his full name) Pfahler is not pounding the gavel, he is at home encouraging me in every possible way. At night, he is helping me with subjects such as math and reading comprehension. During the daytime he enjoys pounding (when I say “pounding”, I mean pounding) me with every kind of softball and golf tip imaginable. He is also very encouraging during games and practices. Shouting at the players, he sprints along side them daring them to beat him to first base. No matter the occasion, he is helping others and making me the best I can be.

         All in all, my dad is a wonderful example of a hero. He is an epitome when it comes to being the best at encouraging, inspiring, caring, firm, and loving. He is someone helps people, who points them in the right direction. A hero is, and always will be, my dad, Stephen Pfahler.

My Mom,  My Hero

By: Athen

          A hero is someone who helps animals, the less fortunate, strangers, and his or her family. In movies, plays, and comics heroes are people that save lives. My hero is my mom, her full name is Suzanne Yvette Pasillas.

         My mother stands five feet two inches tall. With long silky smooth black hair and shiny chocolate brown eyes.  She was born in 1971 in Los Angeles, California.  She is now 38 years old.  Her ethnicity is 100% Mexican.  It looks like my mom went to the beach because she has golden brown skin. In 1997 Su married Christopher Alexander Roos.  On November 26, 1998 she gave birth to her only child, me, Athena Amparo Roos.

        Suzanne is not only my hero; she is my role model.  Even though my mom has not saved a human life, she has saved many dogs, cats, horses, rabbits and birds.   She helps animals that have been neglected or injured. That is one reason why she is my hero.

She joined an animal rescue group a few years ago so she could help more animals.  I go with her to pet adoptions and to the shelters.   I like that I get to help too.  

       My mom has a warm heart  towards animals and people.

Excellent 18

By: Matt

  If you ask me what a hero is, I would say that a hero is someone who inspires a person to do something. The hero that inspires me is the Indianapolis Colts superstar quarterback, number 18, Peyton Manning.

          Part of what makes him such an amazing quarterback is his physical features.. He has a very strong arm and is a very athletic person. He is 6 feet, 5 inches tall, 33 years old, and weighs 230 pounds. He has short light blonde hair and blue eyes like his cobalt blue jersey.

          Manning is one of the most famous quarterbacks in the NFL and has had many accomplishments. He is a second generation quarterback. His father, Archie Manning played on the New Orleans Saints.  His brother Eli Manning also plays in the NFL for the New York Giants.  Peyton is a four time MVP.  Most recently he was also the 2009 and 2010 MVP of the year. He also won the 2006 Super Bowl playing with his best receiver, Reggie Wayne. Peyton Manning is very smart as well as athletic. He went to college at the University of Tennessee in 1995. In 1998, he became an NFL player when he joined the Indianapolis Colts.

          Number 18 inspires me to do a lot of football related activities. Four things about Peyton Manning that inspire me are: he is a second generation quarterback (as I already mentioned); he has won four MVP awards; he has won the 2006 Super Bowl; and he is very accurate when throwing to a receiver who is covered by two or three men. All of these examples inspired me to play flag football and become a quarterback like him. Because of his accomplishments, I like to practice and play football whenever I have a chance.

          In conclusion, this strong armed quarterback is a very athletic and smart player who inspires me. That is why Peyton Manning is my hero.

My Grandpa My Hero

By: Isabel

    What makes a person a hero? A hero to me is a person who inspires other people, helps others choose write from wrong, and is kind. My hero is my Grandpa Zadie Brown [His real name is Paul]. He’s the one who inspired me, helped me choose write from wrong, and taught me to be kind.

    My grandpa had gray thin hair that was bald on the top. Grandpa Zadie also had a grey tickle mustache that stoke straight out. He was tall man with a pale skin color. His eyes were the color of sweet Ghirardelli milk chocolate. He had an average body.  Most of the time his style of clothing was wearing something green.

    Grandpa Zadie had many accomplishments [most of them I don’t know] such as having some paintings that he made put in an art gallery. One thing about his personality is that he was fun. My dad told me he loved to play with us when we toddlers and babies. But from all these things I most respected him by how he never gave up. When he was diagnosed with lung cancer he never gave trying to survive even though he didn’t. I think that is extraordinary.

    My grandpa, Zadie Brown, impact on me was that he introduced me to the arts. He taught me how to be courageous in anything I do like dance. I think if he wasn’t with me ever I wouldn’t be the child I am today. If he wasn’t there I wouldn’t want to draw and I wouldn’t want to dance.  Grandpa Zadie was the person that made the person I was today.

    In conclusion, my grandpa is the best loyal, respectful, and courageous hero I ever had in my life.