Winners of Arlington animal essay contest announced

by PegNews wire

The judges have announced the winners in Arlington's annual animal essay contest.

More than 400 essay entries were received. Judges were drawn from the ranks of the Arlington Animal Services Center Advisory Board, along with school trustees from Arlington, Mansfield and Kennedale.

Our congrats to the winners, whose pictures you can see here.

The winning essay authors will be recognized at an awards reception scheduled for 6 p.m. in the lobby of City Hall; later, they will be honored by the City Council in that entity's chambers (at 6:30 p.m.).

Here are the 2009 Arlington Animal Essay Contest winners:

Third Grade

Essay Topic: If animals could talk, what would they say?

First Place – Kree Perkins, Summit International Preparatory, Arlington Charter

Second Place – Karen Youssef, Davis Elementary, Mansfield ISD

Third Place – Erin Sotelo, Blanton Elementary, Arlington ISD

Fourth Grade

Essay Topic: What feelings do you think animals have?

First Place – Jacob Luis, Sherrod Elementary, Arlington ISD

Second Place – Logan Dickey, Short Elementary, Arlington ISD

Third Place – Elyssa Schneider, Key Elementary, Arlington ISD

Fifth Grade

Essay Topic: What are some ways to make life better for animals in your community?

First Place – Ky Perkins, Summit International Preparatory, Arlington Charter

Second Place – Azalia Gomez, Berry Elementary, Arlington ISD

Third Place – Edward Maddox, Icenhower Elementary, Mansfield ISD

Sixth Grade

Essay Topic: How do animals benefit us in our daily lives?

First Place – Abigail McCullough, Ditto Elementary, Arlington ISD

Second Place – Emmilea Perkins, Ditto Elementary, Arlington ISD

Third Place – James Park, Ditto Elementary, Arlington ISD

posted by JM