The winners in the 2005 LOWA Youth Outdoor Journalism Contest are listed below. This important youth literacy project is produced and judged each year by the Louisiana Outdoor Writers Association. It is designed to improve communications skills describing outdoor activities by interested youth.
The contest was sponsored again this year by the Baton Rouge ADVOCATE Educational Services Department, the Central Louisiana Chapter of Safari Clubs International, and the Louisiana Chapter of Safari Clubs International.
Each student received a certificate listing their achievement.
Monetary prizes were awarded for First ($150.00), Second ($100.00), and Third ($50.00) in Senior Essay (14-18 YOA), Junior Essay (9-13 YOA), and Photography (18 and under YOA). Honorable Mentions received a certificate, but no cash prize.
In addition, the winning entries are published in various publications, on prominent outdoor websites, and in the SCI newsletters.
The prizes and certificates were awarded by representatives of the two Safari Clubs International at the annual LOWA conference awards banquet held Saturday, August 20, 2005 in Houma, LA.
The contest was marketed and promoted by The Advocate Educational Services.
The cash prizes in all categories were donated by the Louisiana Chapter and Central Louisiana Chapter of Safari Clubs International.
There were 56 separate photo entries from 21 students ranging in age from 9 to 17. Any age 18 and under may enter, and the photo may be color or black and white.
There were 31 entries in Senior Essay (14-18 YOA).
There were 72 entries in Junior Essay (9-13 YOA).
There were a total of 124 entrants making submissions from all over Louisiana, and several from out-of-state (Virginia).
Below are the winners of the 2005 Youth Outdoor Journalism Contest:
SENIOR ESSAY
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1st..."Duck Hunting With My Grandpa"
Haley Hofmann 17 YOA
Episcopal High School
Greenwell Springs, Louisiana
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2nd..."Duck Hunt"
Brandon M. Boyd
McKinley High School
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
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3rd..."Wilderness Retreat"
Jack LeBlanc 17 YOA
High School Not Listed
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
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Honorable Mention..."My Best Day Ever"
Jason Deville 15 YOA
Pineville High School
Pineville, Louisiana
JUNIOR ESSAY
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2nd..."My Day on the Bogue Chitto"
Sasha McLaughlin 10 YOA
Home Schooled
Zachary, Louisiana
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3rd..."My Life on Bayou DuLarge"
Seth Billiot 9 YOA
Plumb Line School
Theriot, Louisiana
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Honorable Mention (Tie)
"A Special Hunt with My Dad" (Honorable Mention--Junior)
Audrey Hughes 10 YOA
Doyle Elementary
Walker, Louisiana
"My Favorite Outdoor Experience" (Honorable Mention--Junior)
Clay Branton 13 YOA
No School Listed
Bernice, Louisiana
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