Community for Understanding and Healing
"What would a prejudice-free, highly respectful community, look like?" was the theme to be addressed by writers in the CFUH Essay Contest. Cash prizes were awarded on February 7, 2009.

CFUH is grateful to all of the students who participated in our contest. We wish you much future success.
 

Winners with Dr. Linda Collins (Lead Judge)
and Ron Hodges (CFUH Chair)
Some winners had jobs or ACT tests that day.		  

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (129 SUBMITTED)
1. Abby Christensen, age 11; "This Land is For You and Me"
2. Michelle Ramirez, age 10; "What Will a Respectful, Prejudice-Free Community Look Like?"
3.Dillon Wilfong, age 11; "What Would a Prejudice-Free, Highly Respectful Community Look Like?"

MIDDLE SCHOOL (133 SUBMITTED)
1. Michelle Dodson, age 13; A Single Light"
2. Gabi Super, age 12; "In the Land of my Dreams"
3. Ariel Miller, 7th grade; "What Would a Prejudice-Free, Highly Respectful Community Look Like?"
HIGH SCHOOL (59 SUBMITTED)
1. Grace Evans, age 16, "Attainable Tolerance"
2. Maggie Pautler, age 16, "Changing the Tune"
3. Peter Krusing, age 16, "The Bridge towards Respect"


Click on photos to see an enlarged version. Click on "Canticle of Peace" to see the words to the song.

Winners

See how proud the parents were.
 

Choir

The debut of "Canticle of Peace" was performed.

 

Reading Winning Essays and
Discussing Their Ideas
 

Group
Discussion

Photos by Margaret Bommarito