Thanks to all for participating in KASA’s Student Writing Contest for students in grades K-12. The contest was designed to recognize student excellence while honoring Kentucky’s remarkable educators. The response was overwhelming. Thank you!

2008 Student Writing Contest Winners

Grades K-2
1st Place—Emma Merideth , 1st Grade, Jeffersontown Elementary, Jefferson Co. (Larry Foley, Principal)
2nd Place—Morgan Thompson, 2nd Grade, Williamstown Elementary, Williamstown Ind. (David Poer, Principal)
3rd Place—Layla Litton, 2nd Grade, McBrayer Elementary, Rowan Co. (Rhonda Banks, Principal)

Grades 3-5
1st Place—William Rawlins, 5th Grade, Bourbon Central Elementary (Ben Rankin, Principal)
2nd Place—Audrie Lamb, 4th Grade, Graves County Central Elementary (Stephanie Sullivan, Principal)
3rd Place—Jessica Johnson, 5th Grade, Leitchfield Christian Academy, (Linda Gentry, Principal)

Grades 6-8
1st Place—Curtlyn Kramer, 8th Grade, Verity Middle School, Ashland Ind., (Richard Oppenheimer, Principal)
2nd Place—Jenny Lee, 8th Grade, Lexington Traditional Magnet School, Fayette Co. (Clayton Goode, Principal)
3rd Place—Luz Tur-Sinai Gozal, 8th Grade, Meyzeek Middle School, Jefferson County (Keith Look, Principal)

Grades 9-12
1st Place—Lauren Buck, 12th Grade, Beechwood High School (Ginger Webb, Principal)
2nd Place—Taylor Steele, 11th Grade, Marshall County High School (Trent Lovett, Principal)
3rd Place—Miriam Cho, 11th Grade, North Hardin High School (Bill Dennison, Principal)

Congratulations to all!

First place winners receive a $100 gift certificate, a distinguished statue, and are invited to read their essays at KASA’s 39th annual conference, July 17 or 18, at the Galt House Hotel in Louisville. Travel reimbursement and overnight lodging will also be provided. Teachers/adult role models (of who students have written) will also be invited to attend the conference. They will receive a $100 gift card and overnight lodging at the Galt House.

Second and third place winners will receive a certificate of excellence and $15 and $10 gift card respectively.

Thanks for giving us the opportunity to recognize a few of Kentucky’s finest students and educators.