(above):
TAKING FIRST PLACE Junior Essay in the 2026 Conservation Essay Contest, “SOIL, Where It All Begins” is Mason Snodgrass (not shown); 2nd Place – Elijah Newsom (not shown); & 3rd Place – Audrey Shaffer. SENIOR ESSAY WINNERS: 1st Place – Gabriel Andrade, 2nd Place – Evan Croteau, and 3rd Place – Wade Wilbanks.
These students attend Dew ISD.
Gabriel and Evan’s Essays will continue to the Area IV Contest.
Thanks to Teacher Korey Green for encouraging participation in this Educational Outreach.
Dew ISD has had entrees for the past Several Years and just last year had a STATE ESSAY Winner. Good Luck this year!
(at left):
EARNING FIRST PLACE for Wortham ISD and OVER ALL in the 2026 Conservation Poster Contest, “SOIL, Where it All Begins” is Elementary student Victoria Brown.
Her Poster will continue to the Area IV Contest.
Thanks to Deanna Whaley, Wortham Elementary Principal (PreK-3rd Grade), for encouraging participation in this Educational Outreach.
Victoria’s Mom (also a teacher in Wortham) is just a bit Proud of Her Daughter too!
(Courtesy Photos)
