Friday, August 31, 2007

Two current EHS students have recently earned recognition for prize winning contest entries. Elliot Boudreaux, a 10th grader, was honored at annual banquet of the Louisiana Outdoors Writers Association in Shreveport for his essay titled “My Redfish Spot.” Elliot’s essay won honorable mention in the Youth Journalism contest designed to encourage youth literacy and the wise use of our outdoor resources. Elliot’s entry was one of 339 submitted by 248 students from across the state.

Joshua P., a 7th grader, won a photography contest held for National Environmental Education Week for his picture entitled “The Chicks.” The contest was sponsored by the National Environmental Education Foundation. Joshua’s photograph won first place in the Hands on the Outdoors for grades 5-8 category of National Environmental Education Foundation Photography Contest. The picture was taken at Baton Rouge Earth Day 2007.


"The Chicks"

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