WHO DO YOU ADMIRE?

Who do you hold up to be admired? What characteristics do these people possess?  Shouldn't  our answer to these questions,  reflect the values we hold?  I remember some years ago asking my sophomores these very questions; their answers, much to my dismay but not to my surprise, were athletes, performers, and singers.  I say I was dismayed because the answers I received, somehow seemed superficial!
I've now been out of the classroom for a a number of years and I decided to take another look at this topic, on line!  Here were some of the answers I found: Lady Gaga; Black Veil Brides; Charlie Sheen and Jersey Shore!  Needless to say my blood pressure had the same reaction.... up!!  Let me first say, that it has not been a scientific study; second, I'm sure that those mentioned are talented.  I just think that there should be more to it, what do you think?