2012 Character Matters Essay Contest Winners

Elementary School

1st Place
"PEOPLE ARE LIKE PUZZLES"
By Eitan Breziner, Grade 5
Teacher: Hagit Cohen-Hamo
San Diego Jewish Academy

2nd Place
"FRIENDSHIP MATTERS"
By Rachel Ownbey, Grade 4
Teacher: Cindy Canfield
Berry Elementary

3rd Place
"CHARACTER MATTERS TO ME"
By Maria Ines Acosta, Grade 5
Teacher: April Henry
St. Therese Academy


Middle School

1st Place
"1,825 DAYS"
By Ana Laura Castro, Grade 8
Teacher: Juan Escamilla
Nestor Language Academy Charter School

2nd Place
"THIRD TIME'S A CHARM"
By Noah Packard, Grade 7
Teacher: Kim Pittner
Coronado Middle School

3rd Place
"THE CLOWN DEATH MARCH"
By Kimberly Strater, Grade 7
Teacher: Michele Gallo
Oak Valley Middle School


High School

1st Place
"CHARACTER MATTERS"

Jackeline Recinos, Grade 9
Teacher: Erika Heinzman
Kearny High Complex S1B

2nd Place
"CHARACTER"

By Adam Motiwala, Grade 12
Teacher: Sumaiyah Vedder
National University Academy

3rd Place
"MY INSPIRATION"

Megan Davey, Grade 10
Teacher: Cynthia Hedges
Point Loma High School