PEOPLE

With the school year coming to a close, the Southeast Missourian asked children what they were looking forward to doing this summer.

Brandon Hamilton: "I'm not real sure what is happening this summer. I may be going to Chicago to visit my grandma's sister, and that would be fun. I'm also playing on a baseball team and I'm looking forward to that. And I'm real glad school is out this Friday."

Erin Moon: "This summer I am looking forward to going to Girl Scout camp. Also, I am going to Six Flags and then to Maine to visit my mom's family. But most of all I am going to have lots of fun and not miss school."

Brock Turner: "This summer I'm looking forward to swimming and playing baseball. I also get to spend nights at friends' houses and play games and climb trees. I will miss homework because I like school a whole lot, but summer is a lot of fun, too."

Tandi Selzer: "I am going to play softball, and that will take up the major portion of my summer. But after that I am going out to western Kansas to visit my grandparents. I hope to get to go to Six Flags and swim a lot, but that will probably depend on how good I am."

Thomas Clayton: "I will probably be going to Six Flags. Other than that I don't have a lot planned. But because I hate homework I am glad school is almost out. The school part is fine but I despise the homework. That's one reason why I really like the summer months."

Tyler McCullough: "During the summer I like to go swimming a lot and play baseball. I also like to play stick hockey and tennis. I won't miss school at all and I'm glad it is almost over. I can't wait."