Karen Bucks County, Pennsylvania I admire Mother Theresa of Calcutta for her strength and generosity of spirit as she works with the poor of India. ------------ Becky Valasquez 4039 nth 8th street ------------ james whaley philadephia pa Susan B. Anthony Because she is nice ------------ june paterson gladys emerson ------------ John Clifton, New Jersey Gloria Cartaina, because she is my wife of 28 years and the mother of my children. ------------ bill hawthorne,new jersey catherine van olden,director, rusk institute, ------------ John Clifton, New Jersey Dr. Victoria Madden, because she cares!!! ------------ Jessica Harpursville, NY Woman artists such as Jewel and Alanis Morrisette have had an impact on my life. I listen to their music and it tells me that woman are really important and even though they are sometimes looked down upon we must keep our self-esteem up. ------------ Miriam Bronx < New York My Mother Rosa, Because she has worked very hard to take care of me, and raise me. No matter what , she has always managed to encourage and support me. But most important she has loved me for who I am, no strings attached. ----------- jessie floridas kerry strug ------------ Jessica Spanaway Washington I think every women in the world is amazing. We have proven to men what we can do and that is anything they can. We have shown we can be strong when things are tough. We bring and make each and every new generation. We make the world what it is. ------------ pat louisville, ky Any single mother who is working. Meeting the day to day challenges of being a mother whille maintaining a full time job demands boundless energy, organizational skills, creativity and need to constantly being at the call of someone, ------------ Debbie Ohio Rosa Parks -- Civil Rights ------------ matt florida oprah winfrey because she has been able to touch many lifes and utalize her talents ------------ Regina Bettendorf, Iowa My Mother was a very amazing woman. She always cared to help others and was so brave as she battled with cancer for three years. ------------ Judyth Tucson, AZ Maya Angelou because she survived a difficult childhood and is an excellent role model for women of all ages, sizes, and colors. Hannah Senesh because she was willing to risk her life (and did) for a cause she believed in. Miep Geis because she was willing to risk her life (and survived) to save another person. All the women who successfully raised their children alone while maintaining their own sanity and dignity. ------------ Kristi West Aldan, PA Elizabeth Elliot- She is an outstanding example of what a women and Christian should be in the face of extreme sufferings. She even lived with the tribe that was responsible for the death of her husband, and learned to love them. Her book "Through gates of Splender " is her personal testimony. Dalrene Rose- She is and amazing example of how to submit to God even if it means her own death. She lived through a war camp, loss of husband and sickness. Her book "I shall never leave thee" is amazing! ------------ Liss Media PA Liz Taylor because she started the AIDs Foundation ------------ Kay Dotson Loretto, TN The lady in history that most admire is Rosa Parks for what is did for the rights of all people. She was and is a strong woman leader. I believe to be a leader and have respect you must first respect others, be willing to take a risk, and always stand by your values and principles. Rosa Parks along wite many other women have done this. Today the first lady of the United States is whom I admire the most because she stands for what is right and continue her journey even when things are rough. On a local level the President of Loretto Telephone Company, Mrs. Louise Brown. Mrs. Brown is the owner of a small independent telephone company. She became the CEO after the death of her husband. At that point and time there were not any women running man owned businesses. Mrs. Brown was also responsible for her seven small children. Mrs. Brown can be contacted at Loretto Telephone Company, Loretto, TN 615-853-4351. ------------ Roxanne Cedar Rapids, Iowa My 76-yr. old grandmother for her unconditional love. She acquired superb cooking skills growing up on a farm. She is a patient gardener with a talent for raising orchids. She loves piano, music, and the arts. She has continued to travel the US after being a widow for ten yrs. ------------ eric keport newjersey mrs.clinton ------------ Stephanie Norristown I think that all mothers are amazing people. They give up all of their time to bring another person into this world. They constantly worry and love, no matter what. I know that I have learned many things from my mother and I would never trade her in for anything. Mothers are great! ------------ Ava Norwood Nicole kidman because she's a movie star ------------ Kevin Lenhart PA Abbey Metzger She's a great friend ------------ Rana Rangeley, Maine Ruth Hubbard, because she gives a different view piont on how science should be investigate/researched. ------------ CAROLYN COLORADO SPRINGS, CO WE ARE ALL PRETTY AMAZING--KEEPING FAMILIES TOGETHER, WORKING, CONTRIBUTING TO OUR CHILDREN'S SCHOOLS AND BUILDING BETTER COMMUNITIES WHEREVER WE LIVE AND HELPING OUR CHILDREN PREPARE FOR AN UNCERTAIN IF EXCITING FUTURE. ------------ Cathy Crown Point, IN Betty Ford - the former first lady who was honest with the public Amelia Earhart - pilot who tooks risks at a time it was hard All Mothers - they're the center of our lives Babe Didrickson - incredible athlete Mary Ellen Abbott - one of the best middle school teachers ever Dianne Feinstein - CA Senator & former Mayor of San Francisco Billie Jean King - Athlete who changed our future Sandra Day O'Connor - Supreme Court Justice Jane Byrne - former Mayor of Chicago Elizabeth Dole - politician supreme Gloria Steinem - writer who makes sense & changed our lives ------------ Beverly Apopka, Florida Hillary Rodham Clinton is an amazing woman because she is strong enough to be the whipping "girl" for the presidency. If there is an issue that the congress is angry about, they flail away at her. Through it all, she has remained elegant, graceful, and focused on the issues that will make life easier for children, not only of our country, but all countries. ------------ RENEE WATSON PA AMY GRANT BECAUSE SHE HAS A GOOD VOICE. ------------ Joel Atlanta My grandmother for her ability to overcome the lack of a formal education and to self educate herself enough to live comfortably after my grandfather died (i.e. learning about investing, and reading everything she can get her hands on.) An amazing woman for 83 years old. ------------ dejaz pottstown mommy, cause she works, and has time for me. ------------ Angela Lincoln, Ne Ms. Piper, my high school Women's Lit teacher, she taught us about famous women and to always look to ourselves for the answers. She made us think and realize things we never thought about before. ------------ Haneefah 13 arlington rosa parks because she is one who gave us equal rights if wasn't for her we will probably be sitting in the back of the bus Fannie Lou Hammer, Rosa parks, and other afro americans. All the singers that I like without them there will be no music and without music there will be nothing really to do. ------------ Mary Pat Harrisburg My grandmother, who immagrated to the us from Italy and who taught me alot about courage and the of my Italian heritage. ------------ Nicole Missouri Hillary Clinton, she has the ability to stand up for what she belives in and no matter what is said she keeps going. Madonna (the Singer/Actress), she has no limits on herself if she wants something she won't stop until she gets it. ------------ kate morrisville The suffragettes of the 19th and early twentieth centuries because they laid the groundwork for all of us who came after them. Each small victory added up to a great whole. Individuals: Susan B. Anthony, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, the first woman doctor, lawyer, medicine chief, Margaret Sanger, Frances Perkins, Eleanor Roosevelt, Margaret Chase Smith, and that cranky woman representative from Montana who voted against going into World War II -- not because she was right, but because she had guts. ------------ LISA 156 PEAK DRIVE EVERY WOMEN THAT MADE A DIFFERENCE IN OUR LIVES. ------------ Rachel 21 Lamplighter Lane Dover;DE 19904 Clara Barton;she served in the civil war & founded the american red cross. ------------ Brooke Utah My mother-in-law: a humble, kind woman. She married my father-in-law who had lived a very rocky childhood. Because of his childhood, he has many difficult and unique "quirks." Yet, she believed in his goodness, has patiently loved him and worked with him and for him, and they have built a successful marriage and a strong home. She is MAGNIFICENT! Few people can compare to her quiet kindness. ------------ ERICA BRIDGETON Betsy Ross for she created the flag ------------ Kirsten Moorestown, New Jersey An amazing woman, to me, would be someone like my mom. She is a single, working mother of four. I am physically disabled. I have been hospitalized several times. She has not only stayed by my side and taken care of me and my three younger siblings no matter what. Anything we need, anytime, she's there. She is my idea of an amazing woman. ------------ judy pylesville maryland Amazing women are mothers who continue to work in and outside their homes ------------ Naimah Wi Harriet Tubman. Because she was the Moses of her people. ------------ Monica Palo Alto, CA Mary Verdi-Fletcher in Cleveland, OH is amazing. She has pushed the barriers of dance as a wheel-chair bound dancer, founder of her own company featuring able-bodied and wheel-chair dancers...her accomplishments in this area are truly endless and remarkable. ------------ elva Olympia, Washington state third-grade teacher--she tried to provide enriched studies for bright children in a rural "backwater" school, against the wishes of the local school board ------------ Beth NJ The Queen , who has just put herself on-line!!! ------------ Jacqueline Honesdale,PA The first lady. Her name is Hillary Clinton. ------------ RICHARD ROLLINGS 5009 MUIRFIELD PL. DEB WHY:BECAUSE SHE IS A NICE PERSON ------------ LaToyia San Francisco Maya Angalou she is great women because she did not only write poetry she is poetry she lives and breaths poetry and she breaths life and feeling in to what we would call true and pure poetry. She is the most exciting and inspiring women I have ever had the chance to read and I enjoy her work more then life itself. I am going to become a poet but also a writer and lawyer. She also teaches to be strong and proud of your African Heritage and self-confident and to not let anyone put you down because no one is better at doing what you do then you in your own way. ------------ karen maryland Eleanor Roosevelt - because she was her "husbands legs" ------------ Sandra Stoneham, MA My mom, Olive, because she loves me and cares so much for others. Also, Ella T. who makes me "Proud to spell my name W-O-M-A-N." ------------ Chasity Stroud and Brandi James Montgomery and Verda La women teachers-they help us learn. mothers-they are there when we have problems. ------------ Sara Vander Stelt Boise, Idaho Betty Friedan because she looked into women in culture and relized what women were suffering. She especially looked into the area of women's journal to show how shallow and mindless they are and how they have affected women. ------------ Denise Australia Not living: OUR LADY - MARY OF NAZARATH and the mother of Jesus Christ. She is a great example to all mothers, working tiredlessly for others and yet expecting no reward for the work she did. Living: ALL MOTHERS. For giving life to this world. Especially my mother - always generous and caring. ------------ Gwen Austin, TX My idol is my grandmother, Alice, whom I do not remember, because she died when I was nine months old. But stories of her life have carried me and inspired me, and I have her spirit within me. When most women were marrying right out of high school, my grandmother took off for the Big Apple to pursue careers in painting and singing. She did not marry until age 33, and even after bearing five children, she continued to pursue what she loved. She was a precursor to the 80's "Superwoman," because she maintained a family, worked, and did what she loved. She did not let stereotypes defeat her, she did not submit to the expectation to be a "1950's smiling housewife." ------------ Gaye Grove City, PA Mother Theresa. She is totally unselfish. She also believes that even though you can't save the whole world, what you do for just one person makes a difference. ------------ Cameron Belle Mead Patty because she is a great cook ------------ judy columbus, ne Rosalin Franklin - used X-ray to determine the spiral shape of the DNA molecule. James Watson and Francis Crick used Franklin's model to help determine the doulbe helix shape of DNA in the 1950's. ------------ Beth Washington, DC Linda Finch. Linda is a female pilot who is leaving on March 17, 1997 to successfully re-create the flight of Amelia Earhart on the 60th anniversary of Amelia's attempt to be the first person to fly around the world at the Equator. Linda is doing this to remind people, especially young women what the true message of Amelia Earhart was: that there are no limits to your dreams, you can do anything you want to do if you set your mind to it. I find it amazing to remember in this age of air travle, that 60 short years ago Amelia Earhart was the first woman to cross the Atlantic! Good luck Linda! ------------ Veritee Cornwall UK It is very difficult to answer this as the women who have the most effect on me have been ordinary women. But Maggie Thatcher for how not to be a woman and how not to support other women. Erin Prizzy for her work with abused women. Mary Angelou as the world she describs is so completely different from mine as white britain but also so familiar. Barbara Gorden who wrote I'm Dancing as Fast as I Can. ------------ sonja pennsylvania sally ride - for having the courage and strength to be the first woman in space Anne McCafferey - for being an excellent and inventive writer ------------ Alecia Centreville, VA I am amazing to myself. I take for granted the knowledge that I have acquired over my 32 years as being something that everyone should know. And, as I have become the "family secretary" and missed my Social Worker calling, I come in contact with many who require my knowledge. It is nothing that I earned through schooling, simply good common sense, and the desire to always know more (except for history, yuk!). I like to research anything that comes my way. I found my mortgage on my own before I found the real estate agent. I prepared and filed my own divorce and name change. I have 4 children, my oldest in high school. I have recently married. I learned a lot from my first husband. I prepared and filed my own divorce documentation from him. My second husband is truly the man of my dreams. I have worked the corporate world, and find that self-employment is the only way for me. I now own my own travel agency. In a nutshell, I would say that life has taught me too well. And, again I take the knowledge, my exceptional personality and my accomplishments for granted. I am always sharing my knowledge in one of the fields of knowledge that I have obtained. Hoping, to always motivate someone else. As I can usually say, that I've been there and did that! ------------ Hal California There were very few women in history that had an impact on a young man growing up in the fifties. This is of course a very sad problem that has begun to change for my grandchildren. A few women were mentioned in our countrys' history such as Martha Washington, Betsy Ross, Dollie Madison and a couple indian princesses long since forgotten. Oh, don't forget Molly Pitcher! Sorry but, these great ladies of the past do not impact my life as you requested. The're memories of history told to a school boy. Surly, two great ladies impact most boys/men in their lives, simply their mother and wife. One helps to mold who we are and the other became their best friend and partner in lifes journey. Anyone with a mother and wife who says less gives credit where it doesn't belong. ------------ Luann Terre Haute, Indiana Harriet Tubman who started the underground railroad and helped free about 10,000 black slaves. ------------ Luann Indiana 0. My best friend(Katie) 1.My mother( Kathy) 2.My grandma(Peggy) 3.My mammy (Barb) 4.My teachers(Donna,Joan,Tina,Karen,Jo,Rachael) 5.My music teachers(Debbie,Helen,Rosemary) 6.My dance teacher(Wanda) ------------ fiona dublin,ireland Irene manton - fearless scientist who got plant microscopy going big time ------------ Alice Rochester NY Mrs. H. H. A. Beech - Composer Not only did sho create wonderful music in Great Britain she succeeded in a male dominated world while continuoing to be a conventional victorian style woman - Bravo for making it possible for women to do extraordinary things within the bounds of convention. ------------ nico 1704 s ringgold street harriet tubman; because she help people escape from being slaves. ------------ Caryl Baltimore, MD Juliet Lowe, who started the Girl Scouts, because she was a role model. Susan B. Anthony because she fought for womens' rights. Rosa Parks because she fought for human rights. Harriet Beecher Stowe because she risked her own life to save others. Mary Magdalene because she had to watch her own child tortured and put to death. ------------ Alison 7267 Calvin RD My teacher, Mrs. Podgajny, because she is creative and funny. ------------ Laura southern california Any woman that stands up for what she believes in and is not controlled by a man is heroic. When women begin to realize how valuable they are, they will be better mothers, friends, and human beings. ------------ Deborah Illinois Any woman who can balance her family and career. ------------ jennifer philadelphia susan macdougal for standing up to the evil Kenneth Starr Ute Pippig for her perserverance in the face of adversity (and that African runner who has become a hero all over her homeland) ------------ Terri Springfield Ma Hilary Clinton sucessful and intellegent Mother Teresa ultristic Oprah Winfrey real and honest Maya Angelou strong intellegent and couragous Florence Nightengale caring intellegent and bold ------------ Sidney Belgium Tina Turner because she is simply the best! ------------ JABBAR Wilmington mom ------------ natalie Philadelphia The person I look up to is my mother.I look to her because she is sweet and nice and beautiful and she gets along with peaple nicely and she does't get heart when peaple tease her. ------------ Tasha A. Teekasingh 402 63rd street #182 San Diego, CA 92114 Harriet Tubman was amazing because she was, I think the first or one of the first African-American women to escape slavery ------------ Katie Tyro, Kansas I think Amelia Earhart is amazing because she was brave. ------------ christine west grove Moms because they are nice and understanding ------------ Amy San Antonio Louisa May Alcott Helen Keller Nancy Drew Agatha Christie ------------ Raquel New Jersey I think my mom is an amazing woman because she works hard in everything she does and sticks to her responsibility. My mom's name is Deborah Aguiar-Velez and I think she a great woman. ------------ Linda Texas The "black" lady congress "person" from Texas - Died in 1996? Great Grandmother as told by my GrandPa - Sarah A. Gore.. someone has a daughter named after her. Grandmother who never failed to help anyone in need. ------------ Scott Auburn, AL Janet Peden - When she married me she took on the responsibility of rearing my 3 year old son. She loved him as her own and taught him many things which he will always carry through life. He would not be the exceptional student he is today had it not been for her nurturing. ------------ Diane NC Barbara Bush Shirley Temple Black Eleanor Roosevelt I think theey are amazing for all thieir humanitarian efforts. ------------ Bridget Sioux Falls South Dakota Mothers because they have to put up with children. Shannon miller because she puts so much effort into being a gymnast. Harriet Tubman bacause she helped stop black slavery and helped blacks escape. ------------ Matthew Syosset, Long island One amazing woman was Emily Dickinson. She is considered one of the greatest American poets. Most of her poems were published after her death. ------------ Pat Bucks County Pa. Barbara Bush who maintained her own individuality and standards while living in a fishbowl ------------ Peter Australia Janet Holmes A Court for her dedication to the dignity of Australian Aboriginals. ------------ JASON MANTECA, CA. MY MOM IS TRULY AN AMAZING WOMEN. SHE'S A WIFE, THE MOTHER OF THREE BOYS, (23 YEAR OLD TWINS AND AN 18 YEAR OLD SENIRO IN HIGH SCHOOL (ME)), AND THE CARE TAKER OF TWO DOGS. NOW I KNOW LOTS OF MOMS AMD WOMEN DO THAT STUFF, TAKE CARE OF HOUSE, HOME, HUSBAND AND KIDS, ETC., BUT! MY MOM GO'S WAY BEYOND THAT. SHE IS NOW 44 YEARS OLD, I NEED TO LET YOU KNOW THAT BECAUSE IT WILL IMPACT WHAT I TELL YOU NEXT. AT AGE 35 AND 1/2 SHE JOINED THE MILITARY, NOT AS AN OFFICER BUT AS AN ENLISTED, WENT TO BOOT CAMP WITH ALL THE 18 AND 20 YEAR OLDS. SHE SCORED 293 OUT OF 300 ON HER PHYSICAL TRAINING TEST AT BASIC, IT SNOWED THE DAY OF THE TEST. SHE THEN WENT TO T.X. FOR COMBAT NURSING TRAINING, PLAYED IN THE MUB AND YES EVEN SOME SNOW FOR SEVERAL MONTHS AND HAD HER 36TH BIRTHDAY. WAS ACTIVATED TO WORK THE OAKLAND CA. FIRE, AND THE SAN FRANCISCO EARTH QUAKE, SHE RECEIVED A PERSONAL THANK YOU FROM THE OAKLAND FIRE DEPARTMENT, AND WAS AWARDED A SPECIAL MEDEL FROM THE CALIFORNIA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD. SHE'S ALSO RECEIVED OTHER AWARDS FROM THE MILITARY, SOME FROM THE CALIFORNIA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD AND SOME FROM THE FEDERAL U.S. ARMY, FOR OUT STANDING ACHIEVEMENT. AT AGE 44 SHE WORKS IN A TRAUMA, CARDIAC EMERGENCY ROOM, AS A NURSE FULL TIME (NIGHT SHIFT STOCKTON CALIFORNIS. ITS LIKE A WAR ZONE), ATTENDS SAN JOAQUIN DELTA COLLEGE FULL TIME, WORKS OUT AT THE JYM THREE DAYS A WEEK AND IS STILL IN THE MILITARY, SGT U.S. ARYM RESERVES. SHE HOPES TO MAKE HER COMMESSION NEXT YEAR, AND FINISH HER B.S.N. SHE ALSO SKIES, GOLFS, GARDENS, AND IS A WHIZ ON THE COMPUTER. I KNOW THERES ONLY 24 HOURS IN A DAY, BUT OUR MOM, NANCY, SEEMS TO FIND 48. SHE EVEN CONVENCED OUR DAD TO RETURN TO SCHOOL (HE SHOULD FINISH HIS R.N. PROGRAM NEXT YEAR). WHEN WE WERE YOUNGER, OUR MOM KINDA MADE ALL US BOYS DO STUFF, LIKE JOIN THE CIVLE AIR PATROL, STOCKTON POLICE DEPARTMENT CADET PROGRAM AND WORK AS VOLENTEERS AT LOCAL HOSPITALS. I DID MY TIME IN THE EMERGENCY ROOM RIGHT ALONG SIDE MY MOM. BECAUSE OF OUR MOTHERS IMPACT ON OUR LIVES, I PLAN TO FOLLOW MY MOM, AS IS OUR DAD INTO NURSING/MEDICAL. MY BROTHERS WENT ON TO BECOME POLICE MEN. WHAT AN EXAMPLE, WHAT AN AMAZING WOMAN. ------------ Jeff Newark, DE The most amazing women I've ever met is my girlfriend Jenn. She is paying her way through college with a very hard major, enviromental science. I consider her to be one of the strongest people I've ever met. ------------ Casey Evansville, In Mothers are amazing women because they take care of more than one life. ------------ Brandi Vaughn Evansville, IN Teachers because they teachers you what you need to learn in life. ------------ KATHRYN INDIANA MY MOM BECAUSE SHE IS ALWAYS THERE FOR ME. I LOVE YOU MOM! ------------ MARIA 8104 JEANES STREET PHILA. PA KARY STRUG SHE HURT HER FOOT AND WON THE OLYMPIC GOLD MEDAL FOR HER TEAM ------------ Kim South Carolina Rosa Parks: Civil rights activist Hillary Clinton: Political leader Harriet Tubman: civil rights activist Amelia Airhart: First woman to try to fly an airplane around the world. Sally Ride: Astranaut Rosanne : Comedian with courage to break the Barbie mold!!!! ------------ Melanie Phila., PA Eda Jacoby ------------ SHARON WOODLYNNE NJ MADELINE ALLBRIGHT RUTH BADER GINSBURG ------------ Cherise Germantown, Maryland, USA My list of amazing women: Rosa Parks, Madame CJ Walker, Harriet Tubman, Althea Gibson, Debbie Thomas, and Dominique Dawes. All of these women accomplished many different goals, but they all had a common result of their accomplishments. All of them paved the way for African-American women to explore their freedom, carrers, and ambitions. Without them, a lot of what African-American women, as a whole, have accomplished would have never existed. They are our past, our present, and our future. ------------ Kelly Ann College Park,Md Maya Angelou is an amazing women because she represents the essence of being an Afircan American woman in today's world. SHe has a voice that makes everyone listen when she speaks. Her poetry, novels, and ideas come from a truely great mind. I wish I could be just half the woman that Maya Angelou is. Beautiful, inspirational, spiritual and phenomenal. ------------ Theresa Bramwell 504 E. Vernon Road, Phila., PA 19119 Maya Angelou is an amazing woman because she went through so many tribulations to get where she is today. I admire her strength and character immensely. ------------ mary phila My mother because she encouraged me to pursue my education ------------ Sheilagh Willow Grove, Pennsylvania Mother Theresa because think what a wonderful world this would be if we all could be like her. Juliet Lowe for bringing Girl Scouting to the U.S. Mothers all over the world. ------------ Donna Hamilton, Ontario The one woman whom I admire the most is my mother. She has always put her family first. She encouraged me to be my own person and always would be a friend to me. She is always there for me. Even though I'm an adult, she still will take care of me when I'm feeling ill. Now she has become ill herself yet it does not stop her. She still works and takes care of household duties. She wants to continue being the mom. Although we help her more she is still as courageous as she has always been. I hope one day I will turn out just like her. ------------ Jeanne PA My mother, my daughter - Both shine with love, devotion, commitment, faith, strength, and courage. Although neither are famous by world standards, their presence here and in my life has made a positive difference for me and the other lives they've touched. ------------ Lynda Sumner, Washington I admire Maya Angelou. She is a profound writer who was blessed with great wisdom and insight. I love to hear her speak or recite poetry. ------------ Teresa Hastings Me, because I am a great person ------------ margaret raleigh, north carolina my mother is an amazing women because she raised my sister and I by herself (my father died when I was 2). She did it with grace and dignity under sometimes very unpleasant circumstances. She worked very hard to send us to college and make sure we never wanted for anything. She taught us the value of honesty and compassion. She taught us that helping someone else when you could was an honor. She is loving and beautiful and I love her very much. ------------ Fay Cherry Hill, NJ Susan B. Anthony - she helped women get the right to vote. G. O'Keefe - she is a really good artist Eleanor Roosevelt - she was the most dynamic "First Lady" Martha Washington - she helped during the American Revolution. ------------ hal 1 norman ct. sylvia earle, because she has done many cool underwater expeditions sally ride, because she was the first woman to orbit the earth, and jane goodall, because she is learning to communicate with chimpanzees ------------ Lisa East Northport I think one, of all the amazing women in the world, is Marie Curie. She was brilliant and all through her mothers illness and her sisters death, she held on strong. ------------ Ashley Indiana My mom because she is always there for me when I need help ------------ elizabeth palmer ocean pines, MD Marie Curie - 1st Woman Nobel Prize Winner - discovered Radium/Po. ------------ Jo Oxford, UK The Suffragettes for giving me the vote Katherine Hepburn Audrey Hepburn Lauren Bacall Marlene Dietrich as role models on how to be tough and sexy at the same time Beryl Markham, a flyer who wrote West with the Night as a role model on being free and independent Jane Austen on how to use the female perspective to say socially meaningful things and be funny Madonna for being sexually assertive Susan Sarandon Geena Davies Jane Campion for intelligent female performances/movies in impossible times ------------ joe connecticut my teacher, ms. Dizney, she is always kind, and helps me out ------------ justine northport,ny marylon monroe, im a big fan she was beautiful inside and out. she wasnt a waify looking snotty super model. she had a "real womans" body and real person problems. i guess you could say she lived her life like a candle in the wind. ------------ Joyce Oreland Eleanor Roosevelt ------------ NANCY TENNESSEE PHILLIS WHEATLEY, BECAUSE SHE WAS THE FIRST BLACK AMERICAN TO HAVE HER POETRY PUBLISHED IN THE UNITED STATES. ------------ MaryAnn New Jersey Mother Theresa is an amazing woman. She has little monetary wealth and yet she is one of the most respected human beings that ever lived. ------------ Marie Brooklyn Susan Fromberg Schaeffer, poet, author, teacher, and good neighbor in Brooklyn. ------------ SARA JAMES PHILADELPHIA BARBARA BUSH- OUR FORMER FIRST LADY AND EXAMPLE OF STATURE, INTEGRITY AND WOMANHOOD. ------------ Michael Sweden My girlfried Martina, becourse she has given me two fine children, Cristopher (2) and Lovisa (two weeks).They are fantastic all three. ------------ Jenny New Jersey Amelia Earhart is an amazing woman. She proved to everybody that women can really do anything that men can. She was a real fighter and never gave up. She is truly an amazing woman! ------------ Sandra Exton, PA Kathryn Harrison, the novelist ------------ dorethia san jose california oprah winfrey she is an african american woman who has not forgotten her roots ------------ carolyn louisiana Mother Theresa - sacrifices she has made for human welfare ------------ Jeannette Gainesville,Fla. Lillie B. Ford, my grand mother. I am the oldest of 40 something grandchildren, she told me she gave birth to 20 kids, and her first was born when she was 18 years old. She takes care of her kids and grandchildren, and great-grand childrens. When someone is hurt in my family, every one, end up at Grandmom house to help each other. She raised, 2 Nurses, a few Carpenters,a Lawer,a Gardener, a few Cooks, thats just a few of my aunts and uncles. Grandmom is my special friend, she's everybody friend..... ------------ Susie Crete, IL If you look close enough, all women are amazing in their own way. ------------ kenya KANKAKEE IL.60901 WHITNEY HOUSTON BECAUSE AFTER ALL THE MESS THE MEDIA TOOK HER THROUGH SHE CAME OUT ON TOP. ------------ KATHRYN USA MY FRIENDS BECAUSE I CAN ALWAYS DEPEND ON THEM IF SOMETHING EVER GOES WRONG ------------ Tyle Armstead 5509 Linmore street Emma Willad Because they can help people out. ------------ heather jenkintown denise because she came to visit me ------------ roger frinton on sea Marie Curie because she discovered radiation ------------ valerie philadelphia mother theresa,because she is a great humanitarian ------------ Harry Alaska Those who nurture and love unselfishly ------------ Patsy New Jersey Mary Green - My mom because no matter how difficult things became she perservered, and landed on her feet. and she is always a lady. She has the brains of Einstein, The beauty of Aphrodite, and the even temper and fairness of Lady Justice. But most importantly no matter how bad, big, or often I got in trouble she bailed me out. ------------ barbara germantown, pa women like my grandmother, Mildred Sulzbacher Adler, who had limited education and limited options, but taught themselves and served their families and communities. Mildred operated a grocery store in Braddock Pennsylvania, emulated Margaret Sanger, and sought to free women in that small steel town from a destiny of unwanted child raising. ------------ Baya St. Paul, Minnesota, USA Hildegard of Bingen -she was a strong, creative, versatile woman who wasn't afraid, or intimidated by patriarchal men. ------------ LUISA PHILADELPHIA MY MOTHER BECAUSE SHE BROUGHT ME INTO THIS WORLD ------------ Barbara PA, USA My Mother, Elsie was amazing because of so many qualities including her dynamic individualism, her courage, the ethical and humanistic standards she lived by and fought for, and her progressive feminism that she gifted me with at an early age. During WWII she worked on US Airplanes in California while I was in nursery school. She died at the age of 31 in 1949 when I was just 11 years old. I am deeply grateful that she was my mother and her spirit is always with me. Next to my mother, I am the most amazing Woman I know. ------------ joyce Waterford, NY Peg Thompson and Ritamary Bradley, SFCC who co-own Sister-L forum which brings together some of the finest women I've ever met---true scholars and ministers of every stripe--- poets, historians, philosphers, theologians, social workers, psychologists, pastoral counselors, women in all walks of life who have a deep love for the religious life in all its meanings. ------------ Sr. Dedra A. Serafin Blairsville, PA U.S.A Some of our great female athletes come to mind as being pretty spectacular. As a young feminist and athlete, I am most grateful for their undying spirits and perseverence. It is because of the Babe Didricksons, Billi Jean Kings and other FEMINISTS that participate in athletics today. I thank all feminists today that have been willing to be brave and take a stand for justice and opportunity for girls and women who want to participate in sport. ------------ Jessica Yardley, Pa Eleanor Roosevelt Because she was the first, First Lady to take an active role in the White House. Mother Teresa because she does the Lord's work. My Grandmother (Mom-Mom)because of her wonderful outlook on life. and all of the women of the world who accomplish their goals. ------------ peggy drexel hill Mother Teresa, because of her generosity and devotion. ------------ Theresa M. DuRapau, RSM New Orleans, LA Theresa Kane, RSM, for the leadership she provided the Sisters of Mercy as president of that community, for the leadership provided to religious women as president of the Leadership Conference of Women Religious (LCWR), and for the courage and gentleness she modeled to women in general in addressing the Pope re. the utilization of women in the full ministry in the Catholic Church. Elizabeth Catherine Harkins, RSM, for the leadership she provided in the professional development of nurses as founding dean of the school of nursing at the University of Southern Mississippi and for her qualities of caring, conviction, and courage; and for her ability to affirm and encourage others while calling forth the best in them. Gloria Mary Maher, RSM, for the leadership she provided to the ombudsman program as an advocate for nursing home residents, for her love of humankind as evidenced in her role as spiritual advisor of a death row inmate, and for her qualities of courage, giving, and total attention to others. ------------ Nancy Medford Oregon From history, Marie Curie. She was willing to work in a time that did not honor women in science. I appreciate her contributions. In my lifetime, my own mother. She took care of the four of us when my father left, getting money for food by babysitting. She's gone on now, but I still honor her contribution to all of us. ------------ manal kuwait Margaret Thatcher lead England economy very strongly to get out of the control of labour unions ------------ Tori Winchock 505 Helfin St. Bound Brook NJ Joan of Arc- She saved the French in battle ------------ KAREN WEST WINDSOR NJ MARIE CURIE BECAUSE SHE WAS THE FIRST WOMAN TO WIN THE NOBEL PRIZE AND FIRST TO WIN TWO NOBEL PRIZES ------------ KRISTEN WEST WINDSOR NJ HISTORY WOMEN-AMELIA EARHART BECAUSE SHE HELPED IN A WAY GIVE WOMEN RIGHTS TODAY WOMEN-MY FEAMALE TEACHERS HELP ME LEARN ------------ KAREN SWARTHMORE, PA CATTKE MY MOMMY because she is perfect ------------ Elizabeth Canada Mother Teresa - steadfast and prayful ------------ Kiki Miami, FL A childhood friend, Lia Galletti, fine artist, Miami. I feel she is amazing because she knows herself deeply, expresses herself through her art and is honest and pure. She does not conform to us, judges and critics and tries not to be herself a judge or a critic. Constantly evolving, insightful and giving. ------------ Stephanie New York Amelia Earhart because she did something that no body believed a woman could do and has been appreciated for her accomplishments. ------------ Marcie New York Rosie O'Donnell because she is awesome. ------------ alana peters flordia my twin sister alice who won a beauty contest and not concieted. she is charitable and works hard ------------ PENELOPE ALBUQUERQUE MRS. EMMA PEEL (THE AVENGERS) WONDERWOMAN XENA AND HER "SIDEKICK" LT TASHA YAR (THE ENTERPRISE) DAX (DEEP SPACE 9) CAPTAIN JANEWAY (VOYAGER) -- ALL OF THESE WOMAN PORTRAY ROLE MODELS WHO USE THEIR PHYSICAL AND MENTAL STRENGTHS TO AID OTHERS, TO DO THINGS THEY HAVE NEVER THOT THEY COULD DO, TO FITE FOR JUSTICE, TO GO WHERE NO WOMAN HAS GONE BEFORE! (THESE WOMEN DO NOT JUST SIT HOME, THEY ARE ACTIVE, PHYSICALLY STRONG, AND VERY INTELLIGENT.. NOT that women at home are the opposite, but that they are not that stereotype that was wrong in the first place about women...) they challenge themselves constantly and are avid learners, not scared off by what they dont know yet. they DO THINGS! they are important! SHANNON LUCID (REAL LIFE NASA ASTRONAUT) SALLY RIDE (FIRST WOMAN ASTRONAUT IN SPACE) shannon lucid stayed in space the longest of ANY astronaut and she showed them that "older" (middle aged) women are NOT INSIGNIFICANT, that they can do things no woman (or male person) has ever done before)... and sally ride started it all for women in the space program, to really be able to make a difference! ------------ Jenny California Susan B. Anthony because of her fight and diligence in the fight for Womens right to vote. Elizabeth Cady Stantan also because of her work toward Womens right to vote. Also every Women out there. For in some way they contributed to the history of women. Every Women is an amazing women for all that they do each and every day, from a housewife, worker, or both a housewife and a worker. Women deserve more credit in what they do day in and day out. ------------ Julia Corinth, NY Ann Allen, who runs a whole lot of good stuff on the 'net, including feminists at home and many, many other good stuffs. ------------ Geri Marlton Lakes, NJ My peers in the field of nursing - that strive to meet the emotional and physical demands of their patients - as well as balance the needs of their families ---- and all the while continue to build on their own knowledge by taking continuing ed courses. ------------ Mary Richfield, OH The women religious of the Catholic church, especially those sisters who were my teachers in grade, high school and college. My mother who is 90 and still going strong. ------------ Theresa F. Koernke, I.H.M. Silver Spring, MD Margaret Brennan, I.H.M. has, and continues to be, the tender of the flame of the Spirit of the IHM congregation at Monroe, MIchigan. ------------ Cricket Alpharetta,GA My friend Laila because she has done some courageous things in her time. ------------ selma Brooklyn, NY Rosa Parks. The most important women I truly have the most respect for is my mother, because she is also my best friend. She has taught me and my sisters that no matter what you go through in life always have god in your life. Always love those who have hurt you, never hold a grudge. Treat others as you would want them to treat you. And always show the utmost respect. For kindness always wins over meaness. ------------ Josh Reinders Sergeant Bluff,Iowa Betsy Ross She made the first American flag Susan B. Anthony She fought for women's rights ------------ arlene PHILADELPHIA C.DELORES TUCKER SHE IS A STRONG BLACK WOMAN AND SHE STANDS FOR WHAT IS RIGHT REGARDLESS OF RACE COLOR OR CREED ------------ Robert springfield pa mom - she takes me lots of places ------------ Danielle New Jersey Belle Boyd because she was a spy in the civil War ------------ Mary Saugerties, NY Dorothy Day - She was a woman of conviction and faith; lived what she believed and was compassionate to those who cmae to her in need. She was a fiesty woman who never lost her intellectual capacilty for learning, challenging, and seeking. ------------ Erin, Leia, Summer, Pablo, and Enrique In a house...duh My anatomy and physiology teacher is the greatest woman ever. Mrs. St.John provides an intresting learning environment complete with hands-on activities that make the subject matter interesting. ------------ diane lakeville pa jackie kennedy onasis she is my idol. she had more class than anyone else i can think of. ------------ Diane Twin Lakes, WI Marie Curie--discovering radioactive elements Wilma Rudolph--overcoming physical troubles to excel in track and field ------------ maurica Overland Park, Kansas Carry Nation because she carried on a one person war against alcohol consumption. Osa Johnson because she was an explorer, sharp shooter and voted best dressed woman all in the same time of her life. Amelia Earhart because she was a dress designer and famous pilot which is quite a combination. Dorothy Gale because she discovered that with all the amazement of Oz, there is still no place like home: Kansas. (And, in case you had not figured this out, all these are Kansas women.) ------------ JoAnne St. Cloud, MN My sister Tonia, because she has always been there when I have needed someone to talk to. Thanks sis you are the greatest! ------------ Anita Big Lake, MN Stay at home moms. Because they sacrifice careers and noteriety for their families. They give of themselves and are the guardians of the future. They do a very hard, thankless job full of long hours and low pay. Stay at home moms deserve all the recognition we can give them. Thank you. And a special thank you to my mom, for raising me unselfishly and with love. ------------ Stacy Michigan Hillary Rodham Clinton: She's strong even when others think she should be weak...an amazing person ------------ ashley 754 Jackson St, My teachers, because they teach me. ------------ Katherine Toronto I think that Madonna is one of the most amazing women ever. She has amazing talent in both acting, singing and dancing. I think her performance in Evita was touching. She is my hero and I hope other women think so too. ------------ veronica pennsylvania Mother Theresa because of her commitment to God and humanity. Diane Sawyer because she is an intelligent, honest person who is a terrific listener. ------------ Dona Lords Valley Pa. The woman who left their homes to settle the west. They were leaving everyone they to explore the unknown ------------ Mark Hamden CT Mary Lou Robinson, Lori Wayson, Sara Wienberger, and Mary Marrandino. These woman are amazing because they fight the good fight, bend themselves to support, and spend their whole lives learning and advocating ------------ Elizabeth Boston, Massachusetts Jennifer Tippton is a female lighting designer who designs the lighting colors and changes for many famous dance choreographers. She is one of the few women who has become well known in the field of lighting design, which is often dominated by men because of the physical labor required to climb the career ladder to the postion of designer. ------------ robin new jersey rosa parks- because she fought for black rights clata barton- because she founded the red cross liz taylor- because she founded the AIDS foundation coach B- beause she taght me about persverance and believing in myself natalie merchant and the former 10000 maniacs because of their inspiring lyrics jewel because of her nspiring lyrics Mother Theresa it would take hours to list everything she has done God Bless Her my mom my grandma who feeds the homeless and donates time and money to many many organizations every woman in the word who is willing to stand up for herself and what they believe in regardless of what everyone else thinks ------------ Myles Cranbury, NJ Eleanor Roosevelt was an amazing woman. She transformed the role of the American woman from a passive one to an active one. Women always lived in the shadow of their husbands, and her husband cast a long shadow indeed. Eleanor created for women the opportunity to step into the light, and that is why she was a remarkable person. ------------ DEB NY MY SISTER IS TRULY AMAZING! SHE IS AN INCEST SURVIVOR. EVENTHOUGH THE TWO UNCLES WHO MOLESTED HER ARE STILL ALIVE, SHE HAS MANAGED TO OVERCOME THE DEVASTATION AND TURN HER LIFE AROUND. SHE VOLUNTEERS WITH INCESTED INSTITUTIONALIZED PEOPLE.SHE GIVES THEM UNDERSTANDING, GUIDANCE.SUPPORT AND THE HEART OF HERSELF.SHE IS TRULY AMAZING,YES INDEED. ------------ Eric California The list is long: Madame Curie, for obvious reasons Emma Peel, also obvious Katheryn Janeway; for integrity Agnes, true friend for 25 years Tia Carrere, even more obvious Sally Ride Christie Yamaguchi Elizabeth Kenny (for work treating polio) Lise Meitner; nuclear physics Ayn Rand, author and, last but not least Xena, warrior princess ------------ Julia Philadelphia PA I think the Domonique Dawes is an amazing woman, because she has acoplished so much. I also think that Rebbecca St. James is an awsome woman, she writes such beautiful music and has influenced so many peoples lives and she is only 19 years old. ------------ Ali Sleva Milford Del Amelia Earhart Just Because ------------ Jill Ambler, PA Dr.Shirley Malcom ------------ Cora Smith Ashland,Mo. I think Dawn Staley is a amazing woman in my eyes. She may be short and vary little but she is still a great basketball player.She is my favorite woman basketball player. I hope someday she will come out with her own basketball shoe. I hope someday I can be just like her. ------------ tiff missouri SHERYL SWOOPES- she's a great basketball player, and she didn't are when guys made fun and told her she needed to be more girly and because she was such a good player. All women who don't let guys rule their lives and tell them what to do. ------------ Trina Montclair My daughter Melissa A. is an inspiration to me. She is a self made woman. She has been a friend and mentor to me. Melissa has been a positive role model to her brothers and others. ------------ Megs missouri All women athletes are amazing. They have proved that they are strong and don't care what people say. They also proved that women are just as good as men at sports, even if men are bigger physicly.I especially admier the players of the WNBA for being able to put up with the critisism they have gotten about not being as good as men. ------------ Mary Ann Somerville MA USA Sojourner Truth and Harriet Tubman: because the first said, "Aren't I a woman?" and Harriet Tubman said, "I could have saved so many others, but they didn't know they were slaves!" ------------ Jane Pennsylvania Eleanor Roosevelt because she was strong and vocal during an era when women were generally silent. I feel her contributions to her then, husbands political career and to the American people are beyond measure. ------------ Megan Ihrie Topeka, KS Amazing women are people who have an important significance to you, due to something helpful or special which they did for you. ------------ Carol Londonderry, NH Elizabeth Dole because she has charm, strength, and a core of steel. ------------ Bobby Seelyville My mom. She can make cartoon carecters in to orniments. ------------ Mandi Pennsylvania I DON'T THINK AMAZING WOMAN ARE SPECIFIC WOMAN I THINK AMAZING WOMAN ARE WOMAN WHO STAND UP TO RIGHTS FOR WOMAN. ANY BODY WHO FOUGHT SO WE COULD VOTE, HAVE SAME JOBS AS MEN FOUGHT TO BE IN THE ARMY ANY BODY WHO DID THAT IS AMAZING TO ME.I HOPE YOU THINK THE SAME THING AS ME. ------------ Amanda U.S.A Amelia Earhart She is an excellent pilot ------------ PAT&JOSH :) PA Lean Rhimes is because she is only 14 and she has already won a GRAMMY AWARD. ------------ BETTY PA ME. I CAN LIFT OVER 1,000 POUNDS!!! ------------ Debbie PA Mariah Carry She is a good singer. ------------ Froggy harrisburg Reba McEntire because shes cool! ------------ Amanda My house FUGEES ALANIS JEWEL AMAZING PEOPLE STEVE C GWEN JENN ME JESSICA ------------ chad hankinson pa reba mcintire becase shes awesome ------------ MANDI PA I THINK MY FRIEND JAYME IS AMAZING. SHE HAS HELPED ME WITH SO MANY PROBLEMS. SHE IS MY BEST FRIEND AND ALWAYS WILL BE. JAYME IS A GREAT FRIEND AND IS SO PEPPI. WHEN I'M IN A BAD MOOD SHE ALWAYS CHEERS ME UP. THREW JAYME I HAVE MADE A LOT OF NEW FRIENDS.I WISH THE BEST OF LIFE FOR JAYME BECAUSE SHE HAS MADE MY LIFE A BETTER ONE. ------------ frances canada me ------------ Lindsey Canada me ------------ Sabryna 82 Knoll Dr. My mom because she is amazing. ------------ JAMES 910 MILLBRIGDE APARTMENTS my mom because she is amazing ------------ alex Harriat Tubman Because she thought of the under ground tunnel. ------------ monica philadelphia me! ------------ Vedran Croatia Mather Terezia ------------ shawn Bountiful, Utah JoAnn of Ark because she says it's better to die than to give up. That's a good one! ------------ Michelle Ottawa, Canada My mother is a woman who struggled through some of life's most rigorous trials and hardships, but always stayed helpful, supportive, and the ideal mother to me. Few people ever regard their mothers as their best friend, but my mother really is. She has always been a friend who would lend an ear and a shoulder to cry on through any problems I ever had--but she was all this to my friends too. She was like a mom and mentor to most of the people I knew while growing up. I have the ultimate respect for my mother who really is the most incredible woman I know. ------------ dianne budapest Joan of Arc,because she was a hero. ------------ Jill Connecticut Maya Angelou is amazing because she continually challenges our definition of what it means to be a woman. ------------ kellye north carolina my great,great grandmother, Myna Feena(Free Bird). She was full blood Cherokee indian. She crossed the "Trail of Tears" and made it! She settled in Oklahoma, where she became the first woman to graduate from Oklahoma University! She was courageous, strong and very independent. My grandmother, mother, and myself have many of her attributes. I think about her will power and am overwhelmed at the hardships she had to endure as a native american. It makes me sad to think of the way we have treated all native americans. THere are some very, very impressive women in this group of people who would not give up and have made an impact on many lives. I feel that I am stronger and able to endure because that is my heritage, i am very proud of it. ------------ cleo 400 forrestpark R.D my mom is a amazing ------------ Heather Illinois I think my cheerleading coaches in Burlington, New Jersey are awesome women, they are Mrs. Kim Gaskin, Ms. Diana Washington, Ms. Liz Walker, and Ms. Tracy Warwick. They gave up so much of their spare time to be there for us and they got us through so much. We went to so many competitions and games with their support. They helped us to devise ways to earn money to get us to a national competition in Myrtle Beach and they always told us that we were good and that we could do anything we set out to do! For all their love and support they made the two years I spent as a cheerleader the greatest and the most memorable! ------------ Kathy Fresno Eleanor Roosevelt Championed women's rights ------------ susan holland,pa oprah intelligent.smart.funny real person ------------ Samantha Palmyra Mo. My mom, becouse she is nice. ------------ Meredith Mcnew Missouri My mother is a amazing woman.She pays my sisters college tution AND she tries to keep cool about and she takes all my crud. ------------ Lindsay Springhill, Fl Nicole my best friend ------------ Luis Urcid Orozuz 101, Villahermosa Tabasco México Hellen keller, because she was a very strong woman and kindly ------------ Melanie Manalapan All women because they have created all of the people that are around. ------------ Trudy Bakersfield, California I believe all women in education who are dedicated to the advancement of the education of our children are the greatest. They are the true caregivers of our nation - Most children look to thier teachers for support and guidance. Women in education are important to all areas of our lives. I look up to all of my teachers that I have had over the years and I hope that my students do the same as they grow and mature in their lives. ------------ Christine 4817 N. 4th Street Amelia Earhart is amazing to me because she sent her goals at an early age and became famous because of her knowledge of airplane mechanics. ------------ charline usa my mother,Helen, is an amazing woman. She is 81 years old,works 3 days a week at an undertaker doing their accounting (and sometimes hel ping to drive hearst or gettin bodies ready for burial). She sings in the choir at her church. She goes to the nursing home 3-4 times a month to visit an ex-son in law,she baby sits a 55 year old disabled daughter of a deceased friend etc,etc,etc. Yesterday she went to chicago to help take caare of her 84 yr old brother (who has cancer) because his 74 yr oldwife who was taking care of him came down with leg problems. So my mom has gone to cook and care for them both. most women this age are sitting back taking it easy. Not my mom---SHE IS AN AMAZING WOMAN! ------------ Michelle 4305 N. Franklin S.T. I think all women are amazing because women are kind and loving. And they are cool like that. ------------ Melanie New Jersey My mom because she always there for me when I need her. As mad as she gets at me sometimes, I know she'll will always care alot about me. ------------ Susan Milford, Ct. USA Harriet Tubman Antoinette Brown Eleanor Roosevelt Florence Nightingale Clara Barton Juliette Low Mother Thereesa MAdeline ALbright Maya Angelou Marion Wright Edelman Gloria Steinem Alice Walker ------------ JOYCE PHILADELPHIA I THINK AN AMAZING WOMAN IS ANY WOMAN THAT CAN FIND AND MAINTAIN A BALANCE OF WORK AND FAMILY ------------ Jay Phila.PA wilma rudolph - great black runner who overcame polio handicap ------------ cristiane brazil Is my daughter.She changing my life after when born ------------ CATHY Germantown, Phila Mother Theresa- Bravery, humility, giving of self for mankind Barbara Moore Williams- Bright innovative educator. Catherine Schneider Metz- Wonderful selfless person and Mother ------------ Shari Atlanta, GA My grandmother, Grace Britner, because she taught me to look forward to growing older, to know that life just keeps getting better, and that I can handle anything that comes my way. ------------ Jessica MA Grandmothers. They had to put up with their own kids and yet they are willing to put up with their grandchildren too. They live, practically, their whole lives taking care of children. ------------ Amy Fl Hillary Clinton because she has made her own way and name in Washington. Madonna because she is her own person and doesn't care what everyone else thinks. My mom because she stays at home and is a hard working house wife and doesn't care that women's lib is going on, she choses to stay at home. ------------ Ken Uniondale,NY My wife Linda. She is 31 yrs old and up until 3or4 yrs ago was a C.N.C. ( Computer Numerical Control ) Machinist, and a college student. At that time she decided it would be more rewarding teaching children Mathmatics. She finished her Masters Degree and has been teaching since! To put this in perspective: I had been hurt on the job and was recieving little to no money, no savings, and through all of this she went to school (full time) and worked as many hours as she could on top of school and homework and studying. She has attained her goal through Hard work and perseverence and Is an outstanding example of what can be acheived dispite all obsticles. And she is a wonderful person!!She really cares about the kids she teaches. ------------ Erin Mobile,,Alabama Juliette Gordon Low - Founder of the Girl Scouts, she is an inspiration to all women to get up and do something. Jeanette Rankin - the first woman in Congress was also anti-war. She was one of the few members of Congress who voted against entry into World War I and the only member of Congress to vote against entry into World War II. Much can be learned from this woman. ------------ liz mcginty hatboro pennsylvania we just are the best! ------------ Linda Forked River NJ The most amazing women I know is my mom. Maybe she's not Jackie Onassis or Elenor Rosevelt but I know of no wiser, stronge or loving individual. She has committed herself to her family and has spent her entire lifeu supporting us through out happiness and hardship. Yes there are probably millions of people out there who can say the same thing about their moms, aren't we the lucky ones? ------------ gail tallahassee, florida hillary clinton, strong and good ideas toni morrison, fabulous writer ------------ FRANCES DARBY, PA THE VIRGIN MARY BECAUSE SHE WAS THE MOTHER OF JESUS MOTHER TERESA BECAUSE SHE HELPS THE POOR OF INDIA MY OWN MOTHER BECAUSE SHE RAISED ELEVEN CHILDREN ------------ Kerri Charlotte, North Carolina Harriet Tubman Hillary Clinton Amelia Earhart ------------ Chris Connecticut Sally Ride and Eileen M. Collins-both NASA Astronauts and both 1sts. 1st woman in space and 1st woman pilot of a space shuttle. ------------ Amy Philadelphia My mother for maintaining empathy in the face of slight Catharine MacKinnon for setting me on fire and telling the truth about sex in America Sinead O'Connor for not letting her beauty get in the way of her sincerity and passion Susan B. Anthony for fighting in the midst of isolation Nikki Giovanni for keeping rhythm in the struggle Kimberly Mutcherson for inspiring me, being honest with me, and opening my eyes to the limitations of white feminism ------------ james tylercook oregon lisa albitz-mom ------------ Brian Long Island Maya Angeou Author, Poet, woman of wisdom Mother Theresa Saint Celine Dion "Because You Loved Me" Caroline McCarthy Congresswoman Janice Stanzin Great Librarian and humanist Glen Close Great actress ------------ Samantha Union City N.J My aunt and mom because they can sing together beautifully. My cousin because she manages to take care of twins. My grandma beacause she managed to take care of 6 kids. ------------ Debbie Union City N.J. my aunt, because she is a cheerleading coach and her team never lost one competition and her team started 17 years ago. ------------ Buffy Union City N.J My mom because she almost went around the world. She worked on a ship in her teens so she traveled a lot. ------------ Janet Pennsylvania my mother for her strength and guidance. my aunt Louise for her great strength,even in times of sorrow. she has been a great inspiration to me. ------------ Stacy James Madison University Madonna - boldness Rosie O'Donnell - humor and class, children's charities Rachel Carson - brilliance Hillary Clinton - as if she could be ignored Joscelyn Elders - courage Audrey Hepburn - grace and style, UNICEF Queen Elizabeth I - balls my mom and grandmothers all the other women in the world who are smart, strong, sympathetic, and passionate ------------ Jennifer Louisville,GA My mother is a truly amazing because she has three children including a 11year old a 21year old and a 25 year old. And she is still sane. I know this is not what you meant by amazing but she is very special and amazing to me. ------------ Bernard Mesa Betty Freidan, Ellen Marie Sears, Eleanor May Kelly, Mother Theresa, Janet Reno, Margaret Thatcher, Hilary Rodum-Clinton and Margart Meade ------------ Parra Santafé de Bogotá Elsa Dalila why she to make me like a men ------------ Stephanie Erie, PA My mommy, she's really nice and kind. ------------ Wendy Phila.PA Evita Peron because she ran her country and was loved by her people. ------------ shellie albuquerque susan b. anthony for the right to vote ------------ pop 1256y my mother ------------ Linda Paden City, WV Amazing women are women who are strong enough to speak up and express their thoughts. Maya Angelou is an amazing women. She displays strong courage. ------------ jennifer levittown betty freidan - she wrote the feminine mystique ------------ Brenda Collegeville Dorothy Day Mother Theresa Marion Wright-Edelman ------------ Roxanne Ainsley, Alaska Liz Taylor--because she had seven husbands. ------------ Barbara Ohio My Mother because she taught me what I know. My Mother in Law because she was a good person and friend ------------ DeEtta Woodridge, Il. Elenor Roosevelt..She did much to help people. ------------ Deanne Australia Mavis Dale, my mother, who is a continuing inspiration and support within my life. She always manages to give the right advice and unqualified love to myself and all my brothers and family. Kari Rubin, my friend. A woman of intelligence, humour and "good fun" who as encouraged me in my endeavours and enriched my life with her friendship. ------------ Hannah Falls Church, Virginia Marie Corelli (1860-1925) She was a wonderful fantasy writer whose books were best-sellers in her day, but are now all forgotten. She is my favorite dead fantasy writer. Ayn Rand (1905-1982) For all her faults, no other writer has given me so much courage and inspiration to stand up for what is right, to have respect for myself, and to feel passion for my work. Why hasn't anyone else on this list mentioned her? ------------ Karen Cherry Hill, NJ Barbara Jordan Harriet Tubman Wilma Rudolph ------------ Melissa 511 Welsh St. My mom because she puts up with me. ------------ Werdie 207 Honesdale Drive Meany Shes cool ------------ Monica Bryan, TX My mother, who lived through ww2 in Warsaw and Germany and now lives in NJ. ------------ Janice Morton, Illinois Madame Curie - One of the first women noted in science! Florence Nightingale - First woman in healthcare! ------------ Alicia Menasha,Wisconsin Pocahontas,because she helped Captain John Smith. And she acted like a good Christian woman. My mother Denise,she teaches me what is right and wrong. She teaches me what God wants. And last of all is because I love her. Viki Myers,she is my pastor's wife and loves God with all of her heart. I love these women both past and preasant. Most of all I love God more. ------------ David Seattle Jennifer C. Hou, an incredible lady, she has the strong will to raise her two kids to be good citizens under the great difficulties of family stress and finanacial burdens. ------------ brandon lansdale pa I think Jane goodall is the most amazing woman due to her work with the chimpanzees. ------------ Roxanne New Jersey Both of my grandmothers were amazing and very special. I will always keep them close to my heart, because they were warm, loving and kind people. They worked very hard and their families always came first. They,naturally, taught me to like people for who they are and not what they are. I feel extremely fortunate to have had them in my life. ------------ Linda Chicago Barbara McClintock - pioneer in genetics ------------ Deborah Italy To be honest starting with Eve we've always been tops. Who was the dafty that coulnt say no... We normaly get the rough deal but we are THE BEST. ------------ Isabella San Francisco Sister Theresa because she helped people through their suffering ------------ Natalie Springfield, MA Susan B. Anthony Catherine the great - proved women could be beautiful, powerful, and intelligent ------------ CARL Sacramento, California Celeste Cron - State Printer of California In her short term, she has made some of the most good changes for the people of California and they don't even know it. ------------ Ben York, PA My mom (Joyce Lepore) because she has impacted my life in more ways than I can describe. She's just awesome. ------------ Mary Baltimore, MD Joan of Arc: confidence, strength,courage at the deepest level. ------------ Sister Judith Schmelz, RSM (Baltimore) who has gone from being a Chemistry professor and a Dean, to using her administrative skills in the service of the downtown needy. She has opened a hugely successful literacy center down there, in the knowledge that "education is liberation"!! ------------ chad p.a. mrs.trenchbal because shes in the olimicks ------------ Julia Morgan, Architect. She created extraordinary bldgs. from humble cottages to hospitals, YWCAs, swimming pools to the fabulous Hearst Castle in San Simeon, Calif. ------------ Anna texas ------------ beverly allentwon pa hillary clinton smart compassionate ------------ Judy Philadelphia Women are amazing for a lot of different reasons. They are first and foremost mothers-they are loving people who look out for the best interests of their families. Plus, many women are part of the work force, and are the glue that hold both family and the office or workplace together. They are strong individuals who for the great majority have a strong sense of self and their community. ------------ Judy Philadelphia Women are amazing for a lot of different reasons. They are first and foremost mothers-they are loving people who look out for the best interests of their families. Plus, many women are part of the work force, and are the glue that hold both family and the office or workplace together. They are strong individuals who for the great majority have a strong sense of self and their community. ------------ Jessica Horsham The Virgin Mary ------------ Maggie 201elm terrace narberth 19072 amelia earheart florence nightingale ------------ Edward Baruz Edison, New Jersey To me all women are amazing. Why I do not know. ------------ Dyllys Edmonton, Alberta, Canada 1) Marie Currie. Marie overcame many obstacles (war-torn Poland), travel to a foreign country (France) to further her education as well as a relatively less affluent background (her mother died when she was a child) and yet Marie overcame these barriers and became one of the best know female scientists. Not only was she a Nobel prize winner, she was a humanitarian as well; for example, Marie drove an ambulance during the first World War. Not too many women knew how to drive then much less drive in a war-zone. 2) Harriet Tubman. When I was about 10 years old, I read a book called The Freedom Train. Harriet helped many slaves escape from slavery and helped them to travel to northern states and to Canada. She must have been a very self-reliant individual to overcome barriers of sex and slavery. 3)Lucy Maud Montgomery. She wrote the famous "Anne of Green Gables" series. I read these books as a child and then I read them again as part of a university course in Atlantic Canada history. Lucy wrote novels at a time when the novel was still a relatively new art form and she wrote tales that were from her own background-quite a far cry from adventure stories popular at the time. Her stories touch the heart and soul and are a delight to read at any age! ------------ Judith Boise, Idaho Maria Siblylla Merian: an early botanical illustrator who defied all conventions of her time (1647-1717)and became a woman of independence who lived in Surinam for two years documenting the plants and animals of that area. Camille Claudel: a sculptor of great passion and power who created works that give lie to the concept that women artists' work must be gentle and demure. my mother: a farm girl from Minnesota who, upon receiving her RN degree, joined the naval nurse corps, left the security of the family to tend to the wounded of World War II in California. ------------ Jane Colton Potomac, Maryland Woman who did great things that either advanced our civilization,or helped us in some way ------------ Jane Colton Potomac, Maryland Woman who did great things that either advanced our civilization,or helped us in some way ------------ Jane Colton Potomac, Maryland Woman who did great things that either advanced our civilization,or helped us in some way ------------ Kathryn New Jersey My mom is an amazing woman because she puts up with me and my sister all the time. My grandmom is also an amazing woman because she has two brothers in the hospital, a sick husband, three daughters, and four grandchildren, yet she still makes time for everyone. ------------ Donald Baltimore Mary E. Wessel Early settler in Montana, advocate of women's rights and voting rights in the early 1900's. Circuit riding minister and mother to 5 successful children. ------------ Shannon San Antonio Amelia Earhart was one... She proved women can do things that were once limited to men. Judy Garland... Kept her sense of humor! Queen Elizabeth 1...Held England together ------------ debbie philadelphia my mom.just because. ------------ monique Colorado Susan B. Anthony, Because she fought for women's votes. ------------ CHRIS HAAS DOWNINGTOWN PA WHOOPI GOLDBERG SHE WON AN ACADEMY AWARD AND WAS BROUGHT UP IN A ROUGH CITY AND NOW SHE IS A MOVIE STAR. WHAT AN ACCOMPLISHMENT ------------ Rita Philadelphia Mother Theresa - because of all the good she's dome for mankind. ------------ ÅSA sWEDEN i´`M ------------ barbara delaware ANY WOMAN WHO FACES AND MEETS DAILY CHALLENGES... OURS IS NOT AN EASY LOT WE ALL NEED TO APPRECIATE OUR SPECALNESS ------------ ------------ Barbara 30 Annabelle Ave.,Trenton, NJ 08610 Women who work outside the who provide positive, strong role models. This includes women working outside of the home and women working at home. It also includes women of all ages, cultures, and races. ------------ Donna Kirkwood, NY Mother Theresa because of her selflessness and caring. It is not often that people give so much of themselves and ask so little in return. It's a quality to be admired. ------------ Jennifer San Francisco Every woman who disregards what the history books say and tries and tries and perhaps succeeds at discovering how the world works and feels good about herself doing so. Every woman who allows herself to do this is absolutely and uniquely amazing ------------ Debbie Bethlehem, PA Deborah Sampson is an amazing woman because she dressed up as a man, went to the Revolutionary War and fought very bravely. ------------