2009 - Essays

The following are some of the winning essays, click on the student names to read their essays.

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