Wednesday, September 12, 2012
News Release
First Lady Mary Brownback today announced the winners of the 2012 Kansas Book Festival Writing Contest sponsored by Payless ShoeSource and KTWU. Local Arkansas City Highschool Student, Ally Burr, was one of the second place winners.
The contest, which was announced at last year’s Kansas Book Festival, opened on January 1 and ended April 15. The winners will be recognized at the 2012 Kansas Book Festival this Saturday, September 15.
The 2012 Kansas Book Festival will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and includes more than 30 authors giving presentations throughout the day on their books. The event will also feature book signings, an exhibitors tent with authors, publishers, bookstores and more along with local food vendors and an entertainment stage. This family-friendly event is free to the public and is sponsored by Security Benefit. The full list of activities and authors can be found at: http://kansasbookfestival.com/programs-and-activities/2012-presenting-authors/
Entries were divided into three categories: 3rd-5th grades, 6th-8th grades and 9th-12th grades. There is a first and second place winner in each category per congressional district. Each winner receives a cash award along with a Payless ShoeSource gift card. The theme for this year’s contest was My Kansas Shoes Were Made for Walking.
The winners are as follows:
| 3rd – 5th grade | 6th – 8th grade | 9th – 12th grade | |
| First Place Winners: |
Mackynzie Marsh, Lakin Middle School Ashlyn Zachgo, West Elementary, Wamego Lily Elizabeth Strauss, Overland Trail Elementary, Overland Park Kristin J. Woodruff, Maize Central Elementary |
Kacie Timmons, Smith Center Elementary Abigail Jackson, Eudora Middle School Hannah Greer, Mission Trail Middle School, Olathe Grace Donaldson, Maize South Middle School |
Nicole Gieselman, McPherson High School Sarah Gerber, Wetmore Academic Center Annika Hedstrom, Blue Valley Southwest, Overland Park Christine Fuston, Southeast High School, Wichita |
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Second Place Winners: |
Jennifer Crum, Lakin Middle School Aubrey Hildebrand, West Elementary, Wamego Sofia Hedstrom, Home Schooled, Overland Park Kaleo E. Vincent, Abilene Elementary, Valley Center |
Olivia Blackwell, Great Bend Middle School Anita Patel, Washburn Rural Middle School, Topeka Anna Marie Darling, Paola Middle School Michelle Willson, Conway Springs Middle School |
Kayla Schartz, Ellinwood High School Jessica Hermesch, Nemaha Valley High School Alex Gottschalk, Olathe Northwest High School Ally Burr, Arkansas City High School |
The winners will receive their award and recognition at the Kansas Book Festival. The ceremony will immediately follow the Kansas Notable Book Award ceremony which begins at Noon in the Museum Classroom.
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