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Bay Ridge Community Council 35th Annual Essay Contest May 22, 2012
Grade 5
If it were up to you to choose one item from the twenty-first century to place in a time capsule for future generations, what would you choose and why?
Overall Winner: Mohammed Nijam, PS127
Gordan Tran, PS69 Julia Kline, PS102
Nina Koven, PS/IS104 Janet Yu, PS112
Joanna Tan, PS176 Ciara Garcia, PS506
Grade 6
Some People prefer to live in the quiet of the country; others prefer the hustle and bustle of the city. Which do you think is the better choice?
Elijah Edwards, PS/IS104 Delina Asani, PS/IS163
Maiko Sein, IS187 Xiaoke Luo, IS201
Grade 7
What would you improve in your community? Write an essay convincing city officials to make a change that would improve your neighborhood.
Overall Winner: Megan Carioti, IS201
Engie Toson, PS/IS104 Justin Onofre, PS/IS163
Megan Ryba, PS/IS229 Amayna Hque, IS30
Tiffany He, IS187
Grade 8
Many people immigrate to the Unites States because they believe that it is better than their native country. In fact, many people believe that the United States is the best country in the world. Do you agree?
Overall Winner: Lara Badr, IS201
Tania Ali, PS/IS104 Tyler Carrero, PS/IS229
