KIDS' EXPRESSIONS - Volta Voices

Melissa Mark

Melissa Mark, 8, will be entering the third grade at the Underwood Elementary School in Newton, Mass., this fall. Melissa has a severe to profound hearing loss. Melissa has learned to speak and listen with the help of her digital hearing aids. As she described in her second grade essay, Melissa enjoys many activities and has not let her hearing loss deter her.

My name is Melissa Haley Mark. I was born on April 9, 1997. I was a happy baby. I liked to play games with my mom and dad. I was a good sleeper. I loved my dog Jasper. I like to watch my two brothers, Ian and Zachary, play.

I live with my mom, dad, two brothers and my baby sister, Allison. My pets are my dog, Winston, and my cat Zelda. I like going to school. I am in second grade and I love writing.

My favorite activity is drawing. My favorite sports are soccer, basketball and football. My heroes are lan and Zachary, mom and dad, and Sarah because I love them and they are my family.

Brianne Oricchio

My name is Brianne Oricchio, and I am 10 years old. I wrote a poem called 'Sparkplug' about my brother T.J.

T.J. is my little bro

In hockey he is a skating pro

On the ice, he is never scared

He is special because he is hearing impaired

T.J. is extremely athletic

He says shopping at the mall is quite pathetic

When he is eating we call him 'The Great White,'

Watch out for your fingers, he may bite!

T.J. wears his FM at school,

All the other kids think it is cool,

His sister helps him if he has trouble,

She is always there, on the double.

Mom and Dad have helped him grow,

They've taught him what he ought to know,

T.J. is very bright,

I love my brother with all my might!

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