Escambia County Student Essay Contest
ESP Natural Gas is pleased to announce the winners of our student essay contest. View the winning essays by clicking on each students' name.
From left to right: Katie Kunert, Andrea Miles, Riley Larson, Kienan Johnson, James Rutger, Mayor Mike Wiggins, Natasha Reynolds, Shyteria Wright, Shaundra Gibbs, Taylor Ertel, Jamie Butler. Lydia Baulch and Rachel O'Neill were not available for the photo.
Watch a video of the ceremony.
Congratulations to our winners!
- Katie Kunert - Creative Learing Academy
- Andrea Miles - Ernest Ward Middle School
- Riley Larson - Jim Bailey Middle School
- Kienan Johnson - Bellview Middle School
- James Rutger - Woodham Middle School
- Shyteria Wright - O.A.S.I.S. High School Preparatory Academy
- Shaundra Gibbs - Beulah Academy of Science
- Taylor Ertel - Ransom Middle School
- Jamie Butler - Workman Middle School
- Lydia Baulch - Ferry Pass Middle School
- Rachel O'Neill - East Hill Christian School
About the contest:
The competition was open to 6th grade students from all schools in Escambia County. Students from participating schools were asked to submit an essay based on the following question: How can you help our community be greener?
- Essays had to be a minimum of 500 words
- One winning student per school was chosen
- The winning student from each school received a $100 savings bond
Judges:
Special thanks go to our judges, Bob Solarski of WEAR TV3 and Carl Wernicke of the Pensacola News Journal. The judges gave generously of their time over a period of several months reading essays from each school and selecting those they deemed outstanding.
About ESP's educational program:
ESP Natural Gas offers an educational program suited for groups from grade school students to senior citizens. The program covers topics ranging from global warming and pollution to energy conservation and basic concepts of sustainable living. To schedule a presentation for your group, contact Natasha Reynolds at 336-5428 or nreynolds@espanturalgas.com.
