2009 LOWA Youth Journalism Contest
The 2009 YJC Senior Essays 14-18 age group:
1st Place:
Bristie Smith, Age 17
St. Scholastica Academy
Covington, LA
"Encountering the Wonders of the Wilderness"
2nd Place:
Addie Ritter, Age 14
Episcopal High School
Baton Rouge, LA
"Caught in the Moment"
3rd place:
Amanda Wolff, Age 15
Homeschool
Baton Rouge, LA
"Hidden Canyon Hike"
4th Place:
Cody Braud, Age 14
St. Amant High School
St. Amant, LA
Untitled piece
The 2009 YJC Junior Essays 7 - 13 age group:
1st Place:
Madeleine Juneau, Age 11
Baton Rouge, LA
"Sammy Gone Fishin"
2nd Place:
Kelby Greene, Age 11Christ Episcopal School
Covington, LA
Untitled piece
3rd Place:
Ashley Davis, Age 12
Lee Road Junior High
Covington, LA
"Everything Eats Shrimp"
4th Place:
Tristen Kyle Ebarb, Age 12
Ebarb High School
Noble, LA
“Hooked on Bream Fishing”
The YJC photography winners:
1st place:
Dreamy Wild Flowers
Chandler Pearson, Age 13
Pearson Christian Home School
Vivian, LA
2nd place:
Pelican on Shrimp Boat
Ashley Albert, Age 16
St. Michael High School
Baton Rouge, LA
3rd place:
Raccoons in a Tree
Hannah Fabacher, Age 16
Firm Foundation Home School
Broussard, LA
4th Place:
Heron in the swamp
Jacob Thompson, Age 17
Oak Forest Academy
Amite, LA
The Louisiana Outdoor Writers Association (LOWA) honored the winners of its 2009 Youth Journalism Contest at its 64th annual conference held in Lake Charles on Saturday, October 17, 2009. The contest, held each year, is designed to build literacy among outdoor youth while promoting involvement in the outdoors.
The winning entries can be viewed by clicking the links to the right. They will also be featured in the fall issue of Louisiana Conservationist magazine and the October issue of Louisiana Road Trips magazine. The Louisiana Chapter of Safari Clubs International (SCI) also publishes the winners in their newsletter.
The subjects chosen should describe hunting, fishing, boating, camping, horseback riding, hiking, or any other activity that causes the student to interact with nature, the environment, and the outdoor experience. Judges are looking for literate and enthusiastic works rather than specific outdoor activities, but subjects that can be identified with Louisiana are encouraged.
Prize monies were again donated this year by the Louisiana Chapter of Safari Clubs International, and the contest was promoted with advertising and releases by the Baton Rouge Advocate. First through Fourth Place is awarded in each of three categories, with certificates and cash prizes to each winner.
The three categories are Senior Essay (14-18 YOA), Junior Essay (13 and under), and Photography (18 and under).