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2007 Abstinence Essay Contest 1st Place

Caroline Finch is presented with 1st place by Rovonda Freeman of the Wayne County Health Department Health Education Program.

She received a signed Certificate of Excellence, $1,000 scholarship, $200.00 gift certificate to Berkeley Mall, $5.00 gift certificate to McDonald’s, and a I’m Worth Waiting For” T-Shirt (from the Wayne Council on Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention)


Be a VP: Virgin Princess

A baby girl was born and she took her first breath. The sparkle in her I eyes lit up the room and there was a faint outline of a crown resting upon her head. She was born to royalty. As she grew older her crown became more prominent. Many people tried to steal it for their own pleasures, but the girl did not sway with the wind. She stood up tall. She had decided to keep her crown shining and remain a Virgin Princess. That girl is you; you are born to greatness, you are a princess.

But why should you choose to be a VP? What are the privileges of such a royal state? One privilege is chastity, which is given as a gift to all women of every walk of life. You have royalty within. When you were born you were
crowned a VP and as such are to be treasured and respected. You should be proud of protecting your body. You have the strength it takes to stick to your decisions and treasure your sexuality. There is a great pressure from
the media and your peers to have sex. They promote the idea that everything will be fine as long as you are protected by birth control. Abstinence is the only foolproof way of not becoming pregnant and not getting a sexually transmitted disease. What you need to realize is that you have dignity and honor. You are a Virgin Princess.

Another privilege of being a princess is freedom. Sex may have short pleasures but it often has lasting consequences of pain, loneliness, disease, shame, anger, trauma, and possibly pregnancy. Then there is the even more horrifying prospect of the death of an unwanted child. Treasuring your sexuality and saving it for marriage ensures that the complications of an unwanted child are not present in your life and you have the freedom to pursue your education and career ambitions.

Someday, I want to present my crown to my husband to show him how much I honor and love him by saving my virginity for marriage. When I do have a child with my husband it will be wanted, invited and loved. Knowing that my baby will grow up in a home with a nurturing family is a reason for celebration.

Unfortunately, popular culture often condemns teens who are not sexually active. As a VP, you can influence and inspire others to protect and honor themselves. Many youth today do not have a role model or even know
they are a princess. By living a life of purity you are an example to them of how to have self-confidence and self-control. I have been able to talk to many girls about their decisions and encourage them to stay pure and not
relinquish their royal position.

Every Princess has a kingdom with certain boundaries and she must act appropriately in order to protect her realm. Courtly or royal behavior may be very different for today's society but setting boundaries is still important. Writing down exactly what your boundaries are will help you maintain them. Then make sure you establish accountability partners by telling your friends and your parents of your decision to abstain from sexual activities; always inform your boyfriend of your decision. If he does not agree with it then he is not respecting you or your decisions. Never forget
that your are a princess and it does not matter how others judge you. As a princess you cannot be royal and act like a peasant at the same time. Do not allow others to pressure you into a decision. Remember your personal boundaries and the reason you have a crown. If you have a history filled with regrets it does not need to continue. Past mistakes should not rule your future. You can still re-establish your boundaries and polish your crown.

As you can see, there are privileges and responsibilities of wearing such a beautiful crown. Chastity and freedom can be fully enjoyed and you will be able to fulfill your dreams and aspirations in life. You can affect the world for change because people will respect you and the choices you have made. Celebrate being a VP: a Virgin Princess.