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2012 "School Matters" Essay Contest Winners

A list of the top essay winners

Submitted by: Allen Mueller, President, Co-Founder Save Our Schools Castro Valley

Contest rules were distributed to 7,000 students, grades 4 to 12 in Castro Valley Unified School District.

294 entries submitted.

All Contest Participants will receive a certificate of achievement, as well as one free game at Golden Tee Golfland.

BEST ESSAYS ‐ HIGH SCHOOL

First Place: Sirinya Phakoom, Castro Valley High School, Grade 12

BEST ESSAYS ‐ MIDDLE SCHOOL

First Place: Jessica Yin, Canyon Middle School, Grade 8

BEST ESSAYS ‐ ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

First Place: Lucy Guo, Independent, Grade 5

 

Editor's Note: Look for the winning essays to be featured next week.

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Just a short thought to get the word out quickly about anything in your neighborhood.
Share something with your neighbors. Write a new post... What's up? Make an announcement, speak your mind, or sell something
anthony May 24, 2013 at 08:05 am
maybe Bob Swanson (Nate Miley's office)...that guy knows everybody.
Ken Martin May 23, 2013 at 07:46 am
Bocce play starts at 10:00 AM and is usually over by noon. Join us for a fun morning.
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That dog was on Joseph drive on Saturday morning. I was on my way to the airport or I would haveRead More tried to help him! He/she seemed pretty skittish, poor thing.
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She is home safe! Was at clinic for about 24 hours....thanks so much to the Boulevard PetRead More Hospital!! You just may have saved a life..... :0)
MICHELLE CLOWSER May 19, 2013 at 10:56 am
This was very successful. Thank you to the 32 families that participated and to Papa Panchos forRead More their generous donations, even above the percentage they promised. It made for a very busy night.
Teresa Pahler April 26, 2013 at 10:54 am
Do you know if there will be a Memorial Day Ceremony for the Veterans Memorial at the CommunityRead More Center this Year? If so may I have details-date and time. Thanks Terry Pahler tepahler@yahoo.com