Published Tuesday, April 15, 2008 8:56 AM
Updated Tuesday, April 15, 2008 8:59 AM
The winners are: first place, Ky’asia Brown, a fifth grade student at Cainhoy Elementary School in Huger; second place, Alaina Lane, a fifth grade student at Cainhoy/Elementary School in Huger; and third place, Jack Monroe, a second grade student from the Center for Knowledge in Blythewood, SC.
The essay contest was open to elementary students in South Carolina. Students wrote essays on topics about responsible pet ownership. Essays were judged on the elements of effective writing.
Honorable mention winners include:
Trevor Biering, fourth grade, Moncks Corner
Georgia Mayes, third grade, Moncks Corner
The prizes included cash awards of $50, $25 and $15 for first, second and third place respectively. In addition, the essays of the top three winners are featured in the spring issue of Southern Paws & Tails magazine.