Riordan Clinic Announces Winners for Its Annual Health Is… Essay Contest

Riordan Clinic Announces Winners for Its Annual Health Is… Essay Contest

To promote enhanced health awareness in schools, the Riordan Clinic recently held its 3rd annual “Health Is…” essay contest for area 5th graders. Judging is complete and the winners have been announced.
The 2012–2013 “Health Is…” essay contest was held from late November through February and was open to any 5th grade student in Wichita and surrounding areas. Students were asked to write an essay communicating what health means to them. Essays were judged on originality, clarity, motivational impact, and emphasis on health (verses focus on disease). Monetary prizes totaling $1700 have been awarded to the top 3 entries and their supervising teachers during classroom ceremonies. All three winning essays can be viewed on the Riordan Clinic’s website. This contest was sponsored in part by Richard Guthrie, MD and Diana Guthrie, PhD.

1st Prize: Sarah Auld, Mrs.
Sharon Goodwin at Benton
Elementary in Wichita, KS

2nd Prize: Mimi Logan, Ms.
Noelle Rogers/Ms. Paula Stanley
at Isely Traditional Magnet
Elementary in Wichita, KS

3rd Prize: Millie Birchfield,
Ms. Andrea Piros at
McCollom Elementary in
Wichita, KS

Thank you to all who participated!