| Name |
Grade |
School |
Comment |
| Alexis |
Mrs. Amodeo's Class
|
Montessori 31 |
He told us that people are the same and he said make friends. |
| Amanda |
Ms. Galluccio's Class |
Montessori 31 |
Today I feel happy that our new president is moving into the White House. I hope he makes our schools better and gives people more jobs.
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| Christopher |
Ms. Rivas' Class |
Montessori 31 |
I think the inauguration of President Obama is very important because it is the first time in history we have picked an African American as president. He will help and be good for all Americans. |
| Lezai |
Mrs. Umrichin's Class |
Montessori 31 |
I feel happy today becasue he is our first black president. That's really important. I'm happy that people wanted him to be our president |
| Alejandro |
Mrs. Bordes' Class |
Montessori 31 |
I hope Barack Obama will end the war in Iraq and Afghanistan and improve the economy for people who don't have jobs, homes, food, gas, and health insurance. |
| Anna |
Mrs. Pezzulo's Class |
Montessori 31 |
Barack Obama is a truthful man who will change the United States. |
| |
3 |
Family School 32 |
He said one of the 3Rs: responsibility" |
| Onyedikachi |
3 |
Family School 32 |
My father wanted to go there |
| |
3 |
Family School 32 |
That was a big word (preserve) that he said.
|
| |
3 |
Family School 32 |
That's the kind of prayer they say at my church" |
| Yourtana |
3 |
Family School 32 |
I hope President Obama lowers prices of food and homes so American won't be hungry and homeless |
|
Madison
|
3 |
Family School 32 |
He made a lot of promises in his speech. I'm confident he'll keep them |
| Sean |
3 |
Family School 32 |
President Obama will be a good president. He gave a great speech!
|
| Aleah B. |
6 |
Palisade Prep |
I think that Barack Obama made a wonderful speech. |
| Alexandra P. |
5 |
School 21 |
You are a good role model! |
| Alison |
9 |
Lincoln High |
I have alot of faith in Obama. |
| Alycia |
11 |
Lincoln High |
I think that Barack Obama as our president will make a big change in our country. He has alot of thoughts and ideas that will help us to have a better future. |
| Amanda |
9 |
Lincoln High |
I see Obama as a leader for everyone. He can change the world and make it better. |
| Amarilys D. |
11 |
Lincoln High |
My thought about President elect Barack Obama is very excited but a little worried at the same time. I feel that everyone is too dependent on this one person. Everyone expects him to be perfect and fix all the problems. Suppose he fails or makes a mistake? Everyone would panic and worry if their decison in voting for Barack Obama was a very good idea. |
| Andrew S. |
9 |
Riverside High |
I thought it was cool watching Barack Obama getting inaugurated to become the 44th president of the United States. |
| Angelica B. |
12 |
Lincoln High |
I just hope he can make a change in our society and make it better for us citizens to live. |
| Angelica R. |
5 |
School 21 |
Good luck! |
| Annely G. |
5 |
School 21 |
Good luck. You are awesome! |
| Anthony M. |
9 |
Riverside High |
My advice for his kids would be to do what they always do. |
| Anthony R. |
9 |
Lincoln High |
I believe Barack Obama will be the best president. |
| Arisnet P. |
11 |
Lincoln High |
At this point I believe that our country is very hopeful. Most of us in this country are holding our breath. We have very high expectations. Obama has the weight of the world on his shoulders. |
| Arlene C. |
11 |
Lincoln High |
I have faith that he is going to change America. He is a people person and makes sure that family is first. |
| Ashley S. |
6 |
Yonkers Middle |
I believe President Obama will make great changes and we are lucky to have witnessed his inauguration as part of history. |
| Baluanne C. |
6 |
Palisade Prep |
God Bless you Mr.Obama. |
| Bart L. |
|
Saunders |
I think that this inaugration of Obama is a very historical one. It shows that anybody can become whatever they want to be as long as they work hard for it. To many African Americans this is very historical because to go from slaves and now they are looking at a African American president --- it is truly astonishing. Kids can look up to Obama as their inspiration, and they can accomplish anything they want as long as they work hard for it. |
| Bayan |
10 |
Yonkers High |
Yonkers High School was sincerely lucky today to watch the Inauguration today, and I, like the hundreds of students that were witness to one of America's biggest turning points, and felt the joy and awe of the moment. |
| Carina S. |
5 |
School 21 |
Good luck. |
| Chris C. |
12 |
Lincoln High |
The inaguration is a crowning moment in American history. I can only hope that President Obama follows thruogh with his promises and makes the U.S. a better place for everyone. I feel proud to be an American and to live and experience such an event. |
| Christopher F. |
12 |
Lincoln High |
Obama! |
| Coranny |
12 |
Lincoln High |
I'm glad to say that I was able to witness this inaguration. |
| Crystal V. |
5 |
School 21 |
I want to wish you good luck. We are lucky to have you as our 44th President. |
| Dana Y. |
12 |
Lincoln High |
The inauguration of Barack Obama is very historic and I feel proud to be able to live in this moment. All Americans have very high expections for Obama. |
| Daniel |
12 |
Lincoln High |
I believe that he will make change in the United States, but it will take some time because he is young and inexperienced. |
| Daniella C. |
12 |
Lincoln High |
My thoughts about the inauguration of Barack Obama are somewhat different than others. I honestly believe that no man is perfect...Barack Obama has been put on a high pedestal. However people don't see that there is alot to do and change isn't going to come in a day or two. |
| Danny |
12 |
Lincoln High |
I'm just glad to be apart of this living history that I'm going tobe able to pass on to my future family members. |
| David B. |
12 |
Lincoln High |
A time of change has definitely come. |
| David P. |
5 |
School 21 |
Good luck. |
| Demia P. |
6 |
Palisade Prep |
Hello, my name is Demia and I am 11 yrs old. I live in Yonkers, NY and am so proud of you. You are a well mannered man. I just love who you are. You are a great leader and hope to meet you some day. |
| Dita K. |
11 |
Lincoln High |
This day is a day to remember. It is a very historical day. It has happened -- our first black president -- BARACK OBAMA. Obama is also one of the youngest presidents. |
| Eduardo M. |
12 |
Lincoln High |
I believe the world is so excited that they have forgotten that we are all human and we all make mistakes. Even Barack Obama could make mistakes. |
| Erik T. |
12 |
Lincoln High |
We are all looking forward to Obama being in the White House. Our expectations for him are extremely high. I hope he keeps this country moving forward. |
| Erika |
12 |
Lincoln High |
I think they are making such a big deal about this inauguration. Some people are camping over night to go see this event, and its not worth it. I think I am the only person that feels that way. The day I will make such a big deal about this president is the day everything is at peace and the economy is stable. |
| Essence M. |
6 |
Palisade Prep |
I am the biggest fan of yours Mr.Obama you be the best president that you can be. and i believe that you will make a change hope to meetv you one day,counting on it.GOOD LUCK!!!!!!!!!!! |
| Essence M. |
6 |
Palisade Prep |
Dear Mr. President, you are awsome. I believe that you are going to change the United States of America to a better place for everyone. |
| Estefania M. |
12 |
Lincoln High |
This is a very historical moment and having an African American president for the first time in history shows us that anything can be possible. |
| Evelin D. |
5 |
School 21 |
You are a great role model. America is so lucky to have you. Good luck. |
| Felix |
12 |
Lincoln High |
I believe Barack Obama will have a huge effect on the public because he is not the same as other presidents. He is young and has new ideas. I think that he will help the educational system by fixing the inability to get financial aid |
| Felix M. |
5 |
School 21 |
I wish you good luck on your first day at work. You are a great role model. |
| Freddy M. |
5 |
School 21 |
My thoughts are for you and your family to be happy, and welcome to the White House. |
| Gerard G. |
12 |
Lincoln High |
Todays inauguration is another historical event that will be remembered forever all around the world. |
| Imani B. |
5 |
School 21 |
I wish you luck. |
| Isaiah R. |
5 |
School 21 |
I know your going to be a good help. |
| Jalessa T. |
12 |
Lincoln High |
I would like to say that I am a little bit more comfortable knowing that Barack Obama is now going to be in office because now I won't to have to worry about college tuition going up anymore then it already has. |
| Ja'net C. |
|
Yonkers High |
I am ecstatic that after 200+ years of history, America finally has its first black president. If I were Malia and Sasha, I would feel blessed to even be related to this great historical figure. He makes people feel great to be a Black American. |
| Jarees M. |
5 |
School 21 |
I wonder if you will take care of the country? |
| Jasmine |
7 |
Yonkers Middle |
The inauguration of Barack Obama in the context of my own life is that I lived through history and that one day I may be able to tell my children about this exiting event. |
| Jasmine B. |
11 |
Yonkers High |
Today was not only about the inauguration of a new president but of a president who has brought change from the day he stated running for president. Change has come and I think it gives a sense of security for the future. |
| Jason |
12 |
Lincoln High |
I really think that the new president will get (us) out of the economic crisis. |
| Jeshon H. |
6 |
Palisade Prep |
I am happy for you for being the 44th president. You did make a change. |
| Jessika |
|
Yonkers High |
Even though he is our new president, not everyone believes in what he has to say. |
| Jhosteng |
9 |
Lincoln High |
I'm glad obama became president. I'm glad because he's going to try to change the economic problem.s. |
| Jikelmis |
12 |
Lincoln High |
I see this inaguration of Barack Obama as a way for people to come together, but then again for certain groups it might split them apart. I will admit that I have some worries in the back of my head, but I just have to wait and see. |
| Jithu A. |
|
PEARLS |
I hope Obama boosts the economy before its too late |
| John A. |
12 |
Lincoln High |
I believe the country is excited and has high expectations for Barack. We must remmember to honor him when he does make the big change he spoke of. |
| Jordan Y. |
6 |
Palisade Prep |
Barack Obama is now president. |
| Joseph F. |
12 |
Lincoln High |
My reflection on the inauguration of Barack Obama is a sense of over excitement. The success level that everyone is anticipating is too high. Many people are forgetting that there is a possible chance of him failing. We tend to forget that everyone is human and we all make mistakes. |
| Josephine A. |
11 |
Lincoln High |
Students like me will look back at this inauguration 50 years from now as a defining moment they thought would never happen. I will tell my kids and grandkids that is was so good and the best feeling ever and I wish I was in Washington DC to withness the swearing in. |
| Joshua R. |
5 |
School 21 |
You are a great guy to look up to. |
| Juanita R. |
12 |
Lincoln High |
I can honestly say, as of right now, I don't know what's going to happen. I can just hope that Barack Obama will do what is right for America; and I think he will from what I've seen and heard. I think Barack Obama will be included in history; he will be in student's textbooks in the future. I do think Barack Obama will have a positive impact on America. Me being a student in high school, I can only hope right now that Barack Obama will help schools and do something about the recession. |
| Kailey T. |
7 |
PEARLS |
I think this inauguration was one of the best expereiences of my life. |
| Kareema S. |
6 |
Palisade Prep |
We have been writing essays on what issues that Barack Obama should address during his inauguration. We've studied about him since October. My class and I have participated on current events about him.We hope he could change the bad that had happen in the past and help the the economy. We hope you make a diference in this country. |
| Kayla S. |
5 |
School 21 |
I wish the best for you and your family. Thanks for being the best role model. |
| Kayla M. |
12 |
Lincoln High |
This man has come so far at such a young age. To be the first African American to be sworn in as President is amazing; it's such an accomplishment and I really feel he is a great example for not only people of today but future generations. Obama really demonstrates that "anything is possible." |
| Kayla O. |
5 |
School 21 |
Hope you are a great president. |
| Kori G. |
6 |
Palisade Prep |
Hi,my name is Kori Grant and I'm 11yrs old. I am so happy that President Barack Obama is President of the United States of America. In our class we wrote letters to President Obama and we hope he recieves them. I have learned that one person can make a change and it doesn't matter whether you are black or white. you can always make something happen if you put your mind to it and never give up. And thats exactly what Barack Obama did, and we thank him for that. |
| Laura G. |
5 |
School 21 |
I wish you good luck on your first day at work. America is so lucky to have you. |
| Laura V. |
9 |
Lincoln High |
If some has a dream, go after it and don't stop until you have reached it |
| Leslie R. |
6 |
Palisade Prep |
His family looks like a nice family . Barack Obama is a wonderful president for the United States. |
| Lisbeth L. |
12 |
Lincoln High |
Hopefully, this new president will do what he said he will for these upcoming years.Hopefully whats going on with the economy will end and everything goes back the way it was, and for people to regain their jobs. |
| Luis G. |
5 |
School 21 |
Good luck. |
| Maliq H. |
6 |
Palisade Prep |
My name is Maliq, and I am 11 years old and I am very elated on you becoming the 44th president of the United States of America. My classmates and are watching your inauguration live on CNN. Since October we have been keeping up with your campaign. My classmates and I have sent letters off to you about the urgent issues you should discuss at your inauguration. We hope you can make a change in this country. One day I hope I can become a president |
| Maritza R. |
5 |
School 21 |
Good luck with everything. |
| Marla |
11 |
Lincoln High |
My opinion on today's inauguration is that President Barack Obama will possibly make a big change for our country and hopefully the economy will shape up . |
| Matt |
11 |
Lincoln High |
While I'm glad that there's finally a positive role model for young children to look up to, I can't allow myself to become too excited about what Barack Obama will do until he actually does it. |
| Melissa |
9 |
Lincoln High |
I'm very proud that Obama was elected as president. |
| Michael |
12 |
Lincoln High |
Today is history in the making but should it get all the hype? Overall I think today is a great day and everyone should be happy. |
| Michael C. |
|
Saunders |
I am happy that Obama is president. Hopefully the economy will shape up. |
| Misael P. |
5 |
School 21 |
What are you going to do with the economy and high prices? |
| Monique S. |
12 |
Lincoln High |
I am really overwhelmed about the inaguration. I was able to participate in the election, and experienced how the voting process works. |
| Natalia N. |
5 |
School 21 |
We are lucky to have you as our president. |
| Nestor Q. |
12 |
Lincoln High |
This country needs a new wave of a president, no, the whole world needs a new wave of a president. |
| Nicholas P. |
9 |
Riverside High |
Watching President Obama reach this point of his life as a product of a single parent home inspires me to achieve my potential. |
| Nisha V. |
8 |
Yonkers Middle |
Well personally i think Obama being elected president is a huge deal, not just because of his race. People have forgotten what his slogan is CHANGE, and hopefully he might make a change in our economy and make an impact on our future lives |
| Pamela |
6 |
Palisade Prep |
I am so happy of you as Mr.President Barack Obama. I think that you as a president will make a good choices. |
| Patricia M. |
12 |
Lincoln High |
Today's inaguration is a major turning point in the world today. The country is ready for change, but at the same time anxious and nervous. The world's expectation is high and the hopes of the world are on Obama's shoulders. |
| Peter C. |
6 |
Palisade Prep |
I think that Obama will be a great president for the United State of America. |
| Sabrina B. |
5 |
School 21 |
Hope you help our economy. |
| Sajaid S. |
5 |
School 21 |
Hope you fix the country. |
| Samantha L. |
12 |
Lincoln High |
I am happy Obama is president. Hopefully he can change everything that is going on in our economy, like recession. Our economy is going down and we just need to get out of it and hopefully Obama can help. |
| Santiago M. |
12 |
Lincoln High |
Right now I am feeling good because there is going to be another president who is going to make a difference here and in the world. |
| Saoud A. |
6 |
Yonkers Middle |
When Barack Obama became president, I was so happy. |
| Sebastian G. |
12 |
Lincoln High |
I think this day is one of the most historical days for the United States of America. |
| Shannel S. |
6 |
Palisade Prep |
First of all I think that Barack Obama has really changed the way that I believe in myself. I now have bigger dreams and hopes for the future. I can make a difference to many. My social studies class participated in many activities contributing to the election and our class study of Barack Obama. We had our own class elections and we formed five paragragh essays explaining how we would change our country if we ran for president. Our class also created an essay that informed and explained the many issues going on in our nation such as our economic crisis and education budget cuts. My class had lots of fun exploring the life of Barack Obama while learning about the many events taking place in America. |
| Sita I. |
6 |
PEARLS |
I am glad that Barack Obama is president. My whole school had a chance to see the inauguration during recess. It was awesome! |
| Trina |
12 |
Lincoln High |
I'm in a time when we are making history, and I feel special to be apart of it. |
| Tyquana J. |
6 |
Palisade Prep |
I think it's nice we have the chance to see an African-American president for the first time. I think President Barack Obama can make changes in his 1st term as President and hopfully a second term. His speeches have been powerful to many people all over. |
| Tyraina W. |
6 |
Palisade Prep |
Hurray Barack Obama is our new president. I know that his daughters Malia and Sasha are happy to live in their new house. GOD BLESS AMERICA. |
| Tyraina W. |
6 |
Palisade Prep |
Well, I think that it is awesome that Barack Obama is our new 44th president and our 1st African- American President as well. I also think that his daughters Malia and Sasha and his wonderful wife Michelle Obama will enjoy their new home in the White House in Washington D.C. |
| Udine G. |
9 |
Lincoln High |
This is the best thing that happened to the country. |
| Victoria |
9 |
Lincoln High |
Obama shows people that no matter what race you are: black, white, hispanic, asian, anything you can do, whatever you want, and no one is going to stop you. FOLLOW YOUR DREAMS!!! |
| Wayne S. |
|
Lincoln High |
I see Barack Obama as a major change in the U.S. today, and to ...everyone... around the world. I view him as role model that any person, no matter what color or gender could look up to. He is the change that everyone has waited for, for many years. Public education in my eyes will change, but first in order for change to be made we have to change ourselves! |
| William |
12 |
Lincoln High |
I believe that Barack becoming president just opens up gates of opportunites for all minorities. Hopefully he can pull us out of this reccesson |
| Yasmin B. |
6 |
Palisade Prep |
We are so lucky to have Barack Obama as President. I cannot wait till he is in the White House. His attidude is very positive and hopefully other people will follow in his path. |
| Yasmin B. |
6 |
Palisade Prep |
My social studies class has done a lot about the Inaugaration. We have written an extended reponse on issues for Barack Obama to address as he takes oath of office. We have done a lot in this class and there is more to come. |
| Zareya H. |
6 |
Palisade Prep |
I think it is a wonderful thing to have a African American President. It is also an honor to be alive to see the day a man of color in office.I hope that Obama will change the U.S. and fix our economy. So I wish him well and a lot of support. |
