Flower Show Organizers Announce Student Essay Contest Winners
Contact: Amy Witt (207) 780-4205
PORTLAND, ME. — Nine area students won prizes in the Portland Flower Show essay contest sponsored by show organizers and University of Maine Cooperative Extension. Student essays addressed the question, “Why should I care about plants?” Winners were announced at the show’s opening preview on Wednesday, March 5.
Maine residents between the ages of 6 and 18 were invited to participate in this contest. Primary judging criteria were creativity, focus, age appropriateness, and passion for topic.
Three prizes ($50, $30 and $20) were awarded in each of three age categories (6–9; 10–13; and 14–18).
Prize winners in the 6- to 9-year-old category
Ellie Sapat (9) of Falmouth, first place;
Malia Martinez (6) of Scarborough, second place;
Ewka Varney (8) of Portland, third place.
Prize winners in the 10- to 13-year-old group
Jennifer Sawtelle (13) of Scarborough, first place;
Emma Sapat (10) of Falmouth, second place;
Daniel McCarthy (13) of Hollis Center, third place.
Prize winners in the 14- to 18-year-old group
Nikola Champlin (17) of North Yarmouth, first place;
Sophia Jackson (16) of Whitefield, second place;
Brittany Corey (17) of New Gloucester, third place.
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