2008 Fit For Bloomsday Essay Contest winners are listed below. Congratulations to Kimberly Kenyon, Maleah Harshman, and Daniel Vera!

Overview

The Fit for Bloomsday Essay Contest is open to all students participating in the Fit for Bloomsday program. The purpose of the contest is to reinforce the key message behind Fit for Bloomsday ---namely, why a lifetime commitment to fitness and good health is important.

How the Contest Works

Use the Essay Contest Form to answer the question, “Why I am SO Fit for Bloomsday.” Describe, in 200 words or less, what you do to keep your body healthy, and why you think exercise and good nutrition are important for growing bodies and for your whole life.

Prizes will be awarded to a winner in each of three age categories — K–1st grade, 2rd–3rd grades, and 4th–6^th grades. Entrants in the K–1st grade category may submit a drawing as well as an essay.

Essays must be postmarked by April 11, 2008 and should be sent to: Lilac Bloomsday Association, 1610 W. Riverside, Spokane, WA 99201.

Essays will be evaluated by the Fit for Bloomsday Committee and a winner announced by Friday, May 23. A cash prize of $100 will be presented to the winner in each of the three age categories. In addition, the winning essays will be featured on the Lilac Bloomsday Association website.

2008 Winners:

Click the link below to read each winning essay!

Kindergarten - 1st grade – Kimberly Kenyon in Mrs. Brown's class at Trinity Catholic School.

2nd - 3rd grade – Maleah Harshman in Mrs. Mullen's class at Trinity Catholic School.

4th - 6th grade – Daniel Vera in Mrs. Cook's class at Trinity Catholic School.