First Place Ryan D. Ngo, 1st Grade
Page Jackson Elementary School, WV "The Sad Lion" 
| First Place
Micah Tratt, 4th Grade Seattle Jewish Community School, WA “…If more people knew that the animals were getting whipped, hit, poked, and even shocked just to get them ready to perform in the circus, people would protest by not giving the animal circus industry business…” From Micah’s essay, “Under The Big Top” Second Place Sarah Miller, 5th Grade
Valley Middle School, CA “…most families don’t realize that circus animals live a life of traveling and never get to relax; they never have a real home. They are always on tour…” From Sarah’s essay, “Circus Deception” Third Place Yacov Paley, 4th Grade
Seattle Jewish Community School, WA …”How would you feel if you were chained to the floor of a crate for 18 hours a day? …The animals didn’t ask for the stress and horrible conditions—this is not the life they deserve…” From Yacov’s essay, “How would you feel…” |
