Congratulations 2025 Sheri Capehart Animal Essay Contest Winners
Published on May 13, 2025
By Animal Services
Winners of the 2025 Sheri Capehart Animal Essay Contest were recognized and celebrated by the Honorable Mayor Jim Ross, City Council, and the community at City Hall on Tuesday, April 22. The contest, in its 24th year, is open to students who reside in Arlington and attend public, private, charter or homeschool.
Essay topics focused on wildlife and the environment. Students from third, fourth, fifth and sixth grade submitted thoughtful, informative essays.
Third Grade
Essay Topic: How can we coexist with wildlife?
- First Place – Hannah Joy Voth Schrag, Ditto Elementary
- Second Place – Lincoln Escamilla, Jones Academy
- Third Place – William Luke Green, Mary Moore Elementary
Fourth Grade
Essay Topic: What is migration and why do some animals migrate?
- First Place – Harbour Cooley, Duff Elementary
- Second Place – Kien Dang, Duff Elementary
- Third Place – Zayden Moreno, Pearcy STEM Academy
Fifth Grade
Essay Topic: How are animals affected by the environment?
- First Place – Alexander Demetriou, Pearcy STEM Academy
- Second Place – Raileigh Smith, Duff Elementary
- Third Place – Avery Muhammad, Duff Elementary
Sixth Grade
Essay Topic: Which animal species is endangered from loss of habitat and what can we do to help?
- First Place – Jaden Acker, Butler Elementary
- Second Place – Valentina Chavez Resendiz, Goodman Elementary
- Third Place – Anna Tucker, Butler Elementary
Each winner received a $100 savings account compliments of sponsors EECU, Spring Creek Barbeque and the City of Arlington Animal Services.
Special appreciation to former Mayor Pro Tempore and Council woman Capehart for her dedication to animal advocacy, student education and for being an inspiration to the community.
Congratulations to each of the 2025 winners!