2010 World Citizen Essay Contest
May 17th, 2010
The question for the 2010 World Citizen Essay Contest was:
“Despite the ever increasing importance of understanding the histories, governments, and cultures, of people from all over the world, many news organizations in recent years have had to cut their foreign correspondent staff. If you were a journalist on an international assignment, where would you like to go, what issue would you cover, and why? “
Thank you to the 390 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 17th, 2010.
Our special congratulations to the following students, top finalists in each category.
| 3rd-5th Grade | 6th-8th Grade | 9th-12th Grade | |
| First Place | Jerry Xu,
Stevenson Elementary, |
Erica Ng,
University Prep, |
Melissa Chan,
Eastside Catholic High School, |
| Second Place | Evelyn Doran,
View Ridge Elementary School, "Child Servitude in India: Shedding Light on A Dark Subject" |
Emma Every,
Lakeside School, |
Anna Bjarvin,
Timbercrest Junior High, |
| Third Place | Madeline West,
Bryant Elementary School, |
Ashlen Ahearne,
Woodward Middle School, "Searching for the Elusive Keys to Co-existence on Madagascar" |
Madeline Kleiner,
University Prep, |