Congratulations to this year's winners!

The 2024 Sheri Capehart Animal Essay Contest winners are listed below. Click on the student names to read their essays.

Third Grade
Essay Topic: How can we coexist with wildlife?

First Place – Allison Bartholomew, Saint Maria Goretti Catholic School
Second Place – Eli Shelley, Children's University
Third Place – Michael Lisenko, Saint Maria Goretti Catholic School

Fourth Grade
Essay Topic: What is migration and why do some animals migrate?

First Place – Alexandra Ruiz Mendoza, Goodman Elementary
Second Place – Abigail Smedley, Duff Elementary
Third Place – Avery Madsen, Mary Moore Elementary

Fifth Grade
Essay Topic: How are animals affected by the environment?

First Place – Parker Nutt, Homeschool
Second Place – Nicole Celeste Perez, Burgin Elementary
Third Place – Braylee Davis, Mary Moore Elementary

Sixth Grade
Essay Topic: Which animal species is endangered from loss of habitat and what can we do to help?

First Place – Allison Johnston, Children's University
Second Place – Molly Wolz, Butler Elementary
Third Place – Adrian Perez, Wood Elementary

Congratulations!

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