Everglades National Park - Shark Valley Essay Contest Winners (U.S. National Park Service)

NPS Photo by Jerry Ingram

Students point to landmarks on a map of the Everglades during a Shark Valley Day Program.

What is special about Everglades National Park?

Read the essays selected as winners of the 2008-2009 Everglades Essay Contest to find out.

Fourth grade students that attend the Shark Valley Day Program have the opportunity to submit one-page essays on the topic of what is special about their national park. Each month a winner is selected from the entries and receives a $50 US Savings Bond. One of the monthly winners is chosen to receive the grand prize of a $500 US Savings Bond. These bonds are provided by Shark Valley Tram Tours.

Please click on the months below to read the essays.

November 2008 Winner
Jordan
Palmetto Elementary

December 2008 Winner
Marlee
Leewood K-8 Center

January 2009 Winner
Lisbeth
Royal Green Elementary

February 2009 Winner
Hayley
Bet Breira School

March 2009 & Grand Prize Winner
Hayley
Royal Palm Elementary

April 2009 Winner
Brooke
Jack D. Gordon

Please Note:
The content of student submitted essays does not reflect the formal opinion of Everglades National Park. Consent to publish the names of students and their essays has been provided by the student's parent or legal guardian.