2009 World Citizen Essay Contest
May 27th, 2009
The question for the 2009 World Citizen Essay Contest was:
“Imagine that you are Hillary Rodham Clinton, the new U.S. Secretary of State and head of the U.S. Department of State, which has a mission to create a more secure, democratic, and prosperous world for the benefit of the American people and the international community. Describe one international issue you think is important today. Why do you think this issue is important to both the U.S. and the world? Considering the mission of the U.S. Department of State, what would you do about this issue?”
Thank you to the 215 students who submitted essays and the 78 judges who spent time reading them all. Essay Contest winners were being honored at a Global Classroom Celebration on May 27th, 2009.
Our special congratulations to the following students, top finalists in each category.
| 3rd-5th Grade | 6th-8th Grade | 9th-12th Grade | |
| First Place | Jacob Clayton,
Bryant Elementary School, |
Anna Kimura,
Odle Middle School, |
Pavallan Mohan,
Inglemoor High School, |
| Second Place |
Nathan McDermott, Stevenson Elementary School, |
Sarah Williams,
Odle Middle School, |
Rima Kaboul,
Inglemoor High School, |
| Third Place | Sam Nasralla,
Bryant Elementary School, |
Kristin Hirata,
Odle Middle School;, |
Leifur Gunnarsson, Roosevelt High School, |