BOSTON, June 12, 2013—Suffolk County District Attorney Daniel F. Conley this week recognized three fifth-graders from Boston’s John Marshall Elementary School for their outstanding essays on the topic of “How My Dream Will Change the World.”

First place winner Kiann wrote about her desire to be a kindergarten teacher, a goal she says will require “studying hard, taking advantage of different opportunities given to me, making good choices, and not getting involved in drugs or violence.” Kiann’s dream will allow her to “impact the world by molding the young minds of my students. It makes me a better person because I am helping kids with their education. It will impact my community because children have the right to learn.”

Second place winner Samantha dreams of being an immigration lawyer, for which she will have to “study and study and don’t let any obstacle stop me,” and third place winner Chyna has decided to be an FBI agent, with plans to study criminal justice and “keep everybody safe so they don’t feel scared.”

Chyna and Kiann, two fifth-graders at Boston’s John Marshall Elementary School, ham it up after receiving awards for their outstanding essays on “How My Dream Can Change the World.” Chyna wants to be an FBI agent, while Kiann wants to be a kindergarten teacher. Both have plans to work hard, get good grades, find support in their friends and families, and never give up on their dreams.

“Youth is a time to dream of the future, and these kids are dreaming big,” Conley said. “Each year we review Marshall School students’ essays on how they plan to change the world, and each year I’m impressed with the scope of their experience and their desire to make the world a better place.”

During an afternoon of fun yesterday, each member of the trio received a certificate memorializing their accomplishment, a Suffolk DA’s Office t-shirt, lunch at a Dorchester restaurant, and a guided tour of Roxbury District Court in which they met prosecutors, defense attorneys, court staff, and judges.

The essays were part of the Marshall School’s annual Peace Night celebration in which students are asked to identify their dream career and the steps that they would take to accomplish their goals. Students were also asked to describe how their personal goals and achievements would impact their communities and help promote peace.

“It’s a terrific annual event that really brings out the best in these kids,” Conley said. “From what I’ve seen, our future is in very good hands.”

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Chyna and Kiann, two fifth-graders at Boston’s John Marshall Elementary School, ham it up after receiving awards for their outstanding essays on “How My Dream Can Change the World.”  Chyna wants to be an FBI agent, while Kiann wants to be a kindergarten teacher. Both have plans to work hard, get good grades, find support in their friends and families, and never give up on their dreams.