Copeland Manor Students' Essays to Be Published

Fourteen Copeland Manor fourth-graders will have their essays published in the fall issue of Creative Communications called “A Celebration of Today’s Writers.”

“It is a national essay contest and 14 students won,” said Ann Livermore, their teacher who submits the entries. “They were to write a 300-word essay on “What’s Important to Me.”

“Inspiration comes in many forms. Sometimes we have an experience that stays with us for a lifetime that urges us to try more things and experience even more. That is why I have my students stretch themselves to participate in this contest. This experience helps build resilience as well as confidence. I am so happy to learn that some continue to participate and share their thoughts even after they leave my classroom- what an inspiration.”

The winners and the title of their essays were: Valerie Bond, “My Fabulous Friends”; Chloe Chan, “The Bird That I Like”; Jonathan Ciullo, “Friends”; Sophie Damenti, “My Outstanding Family”; Kelsey Donovan, “My Fun Family”; Liam Gaiden, “The Ultimate Game: Soccer”; Sebastiaan Stam-Garcia, “Why We Have Friends”; George Huber, “My Crazy Amazing Dog”; Grant Keriazakos, “My Amazing Awesome Family”; Isabel Knuteson, “My Incredible Family”; Callie Leighton, “Wonderful World of Books”; Annie McNett, “Minions”; Addie Moss, “My Fantastic Funny Loving Dog”; and Sarah Wolter, “Girls.”

—Submitted by Libertyville District 70.