“This I Believe” is an essay-writing program that encourages people of all ages to write their personal philosophies.  The program was originally broadcast in the 1950’s by Edward R. Murrow. 
      Some of the people contributing essays in the original program were Jackie Robinson and Eleanor Roosevelt.  National Public Radio has continued the program. 

      The 4th and 5th grade SEARCH students created their own “This I Believe” essays. 
      Cathy Mergele a teacher at Friendswood High School shared her  “This I Believe” essay with the 4th and 5th grade SEARCH students. Mergele’s essay was broadcast on NPR’s local affiliate, KUHF, in April of this year.