Open Book Program, a multi-faceted after-school program for young adolescents in which participants are engaged in activities that encourage the development of reading, writing and critical thinking skills.

My Journal

I Wish—A Class Poem
by Micah Bailey, Jordain Brown, Brett Carmouche, Jovan Gathings, JoVal Howard, William Lee II, Antoinette Millender, John Perry, Stephanie Straight, Frantavia Thomas, Dianne Wolfe and Cori Woods.

University of Chicago
Office of Special Programs College Prep
Summer/2000 (9 a.m. class)

I wish the flowers were as tall as the towers, but then what about showers?

I wish to be the biggest, most valuable player in basketball history.

I wish that all the violence would stop so that people would be free to do the things they like

I wish my mom and dad wouldn't fight each other.

I wish my mom and dad could get back together again.

I wish I was a police officer because I could wear a badge and make sure everything is safe.

I wish I could get As on my report card.

I wish I could have a better life.

I wish for my family and I, too, to have a better life because I would love to see my family live a better life.

I wish that all the animals in the world could talk so that we could feel each other's problems

I wish my dog didn't get fixed so she could have puppies and we could have a bigger family.

I wish me and my family had a big house and had a lot of money, but no matter what‹we will always have each other!

I wish I was a rapper or a singer because then I would have my own money and I wouldn't have to bug my parents.

I wish to be Michael Jackson: I wish to be famous like him; I wish to be a superstar I wish to make music videos; I wish to make short films; I wish to make hit albums; I wish to make hit CDs; I wish to be on TV; I wish to be on interview talk shows; I wish to get the Grammy of the year; I'd want to interview MJJ and to do segments and introduce his Grammy.

I wish that people liked each other and stopped fighting.

I wish I had an older sister because then I would have someone to talk to and I would be able to use her stuff.

I wish I had a twin sister because it would be a fun experience.

I wish that all the birds in the world could sing so that we could keep peace.

I wish I had a million dollars and I wish I had a little baby sister. I would help my mother take care of my little sister.

I wish I could see the universe.

I wish that guns were not invented.

I wish that for all time there would be peace.