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Oh My! Week 25

week 25: Meeting Your Idol-Wood

Mission: Federline
By Natasha Wood

Hartford High School

“Helllloooo Washington D.C.! It’s 9 o’clock, 63 degrees and you’re listening to SM92. Are you ready to hear this weeks SM92 giveaway? This week is a special contest. Kevin Federline has volunteered one day of his busy and famous life to spend it with one lucky winner. That winner could be you! All you have to do is call in sometime this week with the correct answer to this question: Several years ago Kevin Federline refused, when asked, the lead role of what now famous movie? The number to call is …”
“Ohmygawd,” President Bush screeched, thinking, to himself, how much fun a day with Kevin Federline would be. “I have to win that contest!”

Week 25: Sports Idol-Ryea

It's Him
Samantha Ryea

Milton Elementary School, 6th grade

"Hi! Do you want an autograph?" he said.
I couldn't move. My feet were glued to the floor.You could have sworn I was just in a pool when It was thirty degrees outside.I was sweating worse than LeBron James when he played an entire game.

Week 25: Qualities of an Idol-Scott

My Idol is Unique
By Miranda Scott

Main Street Middle School, Grade 8

My idol isn't really one person. It's many people combined. There are specific traits I like about each one. My "combined" idol is unique. They don't follow the crowd--they like to swim around it. They have their own creative style and personality like no one else. My idol is creative. They love to express themselves in poetic ways, whether it's through music, art, or even sports.

Meeting my Idol-Berry

Keeping the Faith
By Ryan Berry

Fairfield Center School, Grade 5

I was walking along one day and saw a bus come up to the sidewalk. Some people got off. I started to walk away, but I looked back and saw Faith Hill walking towards me. When we walked past each other, I asked her if I could get her autograph for my sister Alissa.

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