Flower Show Organizers Announce Student Essay Contest Winners
Contact: Amy Witt, 207-780-4205
PORTLAND, ME–Nine Portland-area students won prizes in the Portland Flower Show essay contest sponsored jointly with University of Maine Cooperative Extension. Student essays addressed the subject “how to care for the environment by gardening.” Winners were announced at the show’s opening preview on Wednesday, March 11.
Maine residents between the ages of 6 and 18 were invited to participate in this contest. Judging criteria included creativity, focus, age appropriateness, and passion for the topic.
Three prizes ($50, $30 and $20) were awarded in each of three age categories: 6–9,10–13, and 14–18. The prize winners in the 6- to 9-year-oldcategory were Miles McLellan (8) of Saco, first place; Ella Boyd (8) of Falmouth, second place; and Sierra Dann (9) of Hiram, third place. In the 10- to 13-year-old group, Ellie Sapat (10) of Falmouth came in first place, Reed Foster (11) of Brunswick came in second, and Alayna Frey (11) of Standish came in third. In the 14- to 18-year-old group, Kate Spies (15) of Topsham came in first place, Emma Sapat (14) of Falmouth came in second, and Aryn Martin (14) of Gorham came in third. Amanda Vanim-Botting (17) of Conway, NH received an Honorable Mention.