2019 Writing Contest Winners
We received hundreds of essays from school children across Kentucky for the 15th annual Lexington Family Magazine Writing Contest. The contest was open to Central Kentucky students in grades K-5. Aspiring authors crafted a creative essay based on the prompt “If I Could Travel Anywhere in the World …”
Students imagined that they hopped aboard planes, boats, trains and even a hot air balloon to travel across the globe. All seven continents were explored throughout the essays as students imagined visiting the Eiffel Tower, the African savanna, Machu Picchu and more.
Essays were judged in three categories: Grades K & 1, Grades 2 & 3 and Grades 4 & 5. Prizes were awarded to both boys and girls.
Winners received prizes from American Girl, Pulse Performance Products and more. Entries were judged on creativity, quality of writing and how well they fit the theme.
Look for all the details on next year’s contest starting in January 2020. Essays will be due at the end of March 2020.
2019 Writing Contest Winners
Grades K-1
Boys
- Grand Prize: Liam Sweeney, 1st Grade, Redwood Coop School
- Honorable Mention: Liam Martinez, Kindergarten, Garden Springs Elementary
- Honorable Mention: Owen McCann, 1st Grade, Christian Traditional School
Girls
- Grand Prize: Daphne Tarter, 1st Grade, Rosenwald-Dunbar Elementary
- Honorable Mention: Harper Burton, 1st Grade, Garrett Morgan Elementary
- Honorable Mention: Emery Farley, Kindergarten, Garden Springs Elementary
Grades 2-3
Boys
- Grand Prize: Ben Roberts, 3rd Grade, Lexington Latin School
- Honorable Mention: Lorenzo Salazar Angeles, 2nd Grade, Glendover Elementary
- Honorable Mention: Zachary Clemmons, 3rd Grade, Veteran’s Park Elementary
Girls
- Grand Prize: Denise Webb, 3rd Grade, Maxwell Elementary
- Honorable Mention: Gabriella Johnson, 3rd Grade, Lexington Latin School
- Honorable Mention: Siena Montgomery, 3rd Grade, Veteran’s Park Elementary
Grades 4-5
Boys
- Grand Prize: Will Matthews, 5th Grade, Northside Elementary
- Honorable Mention: Landon Spurlock, 5th Grade, Christian Traditional School
- Honorable Mention: Caleb Miles, 5th Grade, Bourbon Central Elementary
Girls
- Grand Prize: Sophia Tucker, 5th Grade, Northside Elementary
- Honorable Mention: Addie Fletcher, 5th Grade, Cassidy Elementary
- Honorable Mention: Harper Brady, 5th Grade, Northside Elementary