GRIFFITH
Michael Griffith, a senior at East Canton HIgh School, had this to say about his mother, Sharon, who teaches at the East Canton Middle School. "My mom is always there for me if it involves school work, supporting me at my games, and she is there if I just need to talk to her about stuff. She is one of the key reasons that makes me who I am today. Her little baby boy has now grown up into a very nice gentleman, and a lot of the credit goes to her. She strives for me to do my best in everything that I do and will be by my side no matter which path I choose to take. She always put my problems in front of hers so I don't have to worry about things. She always makes things better. I can't even explain in words how much she means to me. I will always love her!

DEROSA
JB DeRosa, a sophomore at East Canton HIgh School, had this to say about his mom, Patti, "My mom is there every day for me. She always thinks of me before herself and schedules her day according to mine. I don't give her enough credit for eveything she does! I love you mom!

KIMBEL
Mikhail Kimbel, a junior at East Canton HIgh School, commented about his mom, Theresa, "I've always looked up to my mom even though now, I look way down at her (because of height). She is a very special person in my life. She always has been there for me when I needed someone to talk to about girl stuff. She has always been that behind the scene person that never really gets that much credit. She has always been there to make cookies for school when I needed them, and was always right up front in helping with my extracurricular activities. We don't give you much credit mom, but when we need that shirt washed or that bathroom cleaned you are always there for us. I love you mom."

GIFFIN
Hillary Griffin, a sophomore, said about her mom, Tricia, " My mom is the person I can go to for anything, whether it is about boy problems, school or sports. She is probably the most special person in my life, and without her I wouldn't be as good as a person as I am now. She has taught me and raised me to make good decisions and always be generous to others. I wish my three sisters and I would give her more credit and show her our appreciation, for everything she does every day, not just Mothers Day. She is my #1 fan not only in sports, but everything I do. Some people probably think this is a little biased, but I truly feel she is the best mother in this world."

WILSON
Nathan Wilson, a senior at East Canton High School, commented about his mom, Donna: "My mom is everything to me. Without her, I don't know if my laundry would ever get done or if I'd ever eat anything but fast food. Thanks for everything you do for me Mom. You are more appreciated than you could ever know!"

HUNTER
Sandy Valley students, Krista and Andrea Hunter says that their mom, Deanna, always puts her kids first. Krista adds "I love my mom because she puts up with us, especially me! She is a very strong person." Andrea says, "She gives us everything that she can." Both girls agreed that "Mom is the best cook."
They enjoy shopping, cooking and watching Christmas Vacation together.

MALAVITE
Lydia and Alison Malavite say that their mom, Debbie, is the 'best cleaning instructor around'. Lydia adds, "Mom has taught us everything about being a lady." Alison says she loves her mom because, "she gives really good advice and teaches me about being a better person. She also runs us around everywhere."
The girls enjoy cooking and baking with their mother.
Lydia and Alison are high school students at Sandy Valley.

KING
Kelly King says about her mother, Robin, "My mom takes very good care of me and always wants the best for me. She tries to make sure I always have the most exciting experiences."
Kelly is a senior at Sandy Valley.

DIERICK
Zane Dierick says of his grandma, Frances, "My grandmother is very special to me because she encourages me and helps me do well in school. She is also very supportive in my sports and helps me with my wardrobe. She shows up to all my football, basketball, and baseball games, no matter how close or far away they may be. I just want her to know that I love her very much."
Zane is a sophomore at Sandy Valley High School.

MURPHY
Mike Murphy says his mother, Molly, has always been there for him. " She has tolerated me for eighteen years. I love her dearly for all she has done for me."
Mike Murphy is a senior at Sandy Valley High School.

MALLEN
On the way to her prom, Canton South Junior, McKenzie Mallen shares about her mom, Kelly, "My mom has inspired me to be the person I am today. Whenever I have a bad day, I know I can come home and talk about anything. She's my best friend. Happy Mother's Day, Mom!"

ROBERTS
"I love my mother very much and she is always there for me," says South student, Kristopher Roberts. "She loves and cares for me very much. Just like every other mother and son, we have our ups and downs but we still love each other very much and will always be there for each other. Happy Mother's Day, Mom." Cathy Roberts sends her son, off to the prom.

STELLUTO
T. J. Stelluto, a student at Faircrest Memorial Middle School, appreciates all that his mom, Natalie, does for him. "She does a lot of stuff for us like laundry and cooking. She takes us everywhere like to meetings and practices. She's just always there for us."

CATLETT
Taylor Catlett, sitting on her mother's lap at her brother's baseball field, is a first grader at Amos McDannel School. She says that her mom, Kathy Catlett, is special in many ways but mostly because "She reads lots of books to me. Happy Mother's Day!"
Kathy shared that her mother, Donna Martinelli, "is a great mom because she loves and supports me and my brother so unconditionally. She always puts us first, even when it means sacrificing her own desires. Her number one job has always been to be a great mom and she does it very well. Now she is the same way with her grand children. I love you and happy Mother's Day!"