Last episode we learned about Merriam Webster's word of the year: "vaccine." Then we asked you to write to us: What positive word would you choose to represent 2021?
鈥淭he positive word I would use to represent 2021 is 鈥榚ngaging鈥� because a lot of exciting things have happened during 2021. For example, I made a lot of new friends; I spent a lot of time with my family; and more! I have seen friends I haven't seen in a couple of years and made even more friends. I have gone many places and have done many fun things with my friends and family. I have created s many amazing memories during 2021 and hope I can create more in 2022! That is why my word to represent 2021 is 鈥榚ngaging.鈥欌��
鈥� Breilynn from Fayetteville Perry Middle in Fayetteville
鈥淚 think 鈥榗alm鈥� would be a good word to represent 2021 because people may be scared of the new type of coronavirus, so it would be a good idea to stay calm and don't be scared.鈥�
鈥� Marley from Kensington Intermediate in Rocky River
鈥淔or this year鈥檚 positive word, I would choose 鈥榬esilience鈥� because this word implies hope, faith, and possibilities. 2021 was a hard year, but a lot of people overcame COVID-19. That's why I chose 鈥榬esilience鈥� for this year鈥檚 word.鈥�
鈥� Tess from Independence Middle in Independence
鈥淚 would choose 鈥榠mprovement.鈥� I would choose this because we are making an improvement from the previous year and because we have gotten back to doing what we love.鈥�
鈥� Amelia from Minster Elementary in Minster
鈥淚 would choose the word 鈥榝abulous鈥� because I think that the word 鈥榝abulous鈥� represents how most people have gotten the Covid vaccine. Also, I think it represents how COVID-19 levels have gone down this year.鈥�
鈥� Wasquinae from William Bruce Elementary in Eaton