SHPTV

BUNKER HILL – Smoky Hills Public Television has announced the winners for the 2015 PBS Kids Writer’s Contest. Over 70 entries were submitted from January through March from across central and western Kansas. Children ages kindergarten through third grade were eligible to enter stories.

“We were impressed by the quality of the stories and creativity of the children,” said Michael Quade, SHPTV general manager. “Thank you to all of the teachers and parents who encouraged their kids to participate in the contest.”

Each story was judged with up to three places awarded in each grade level. The children, whose stories placed, received a prize pack and a trophy. They are listed below.

The winners at the local level are submitted to the national contest for judging this summer.

Kindergarten
1st Place – “The Princess Ballerina Saves the Day” – Janessa Miller – Gorham

1st Grade
1st Place – “Me and My Horse” – Zoe Nichols – Osborne
2nd Place – “Sleep” – Glen Baxa – Osborne
3rd Place – “The Christmas Story” – Hayley Graf – Osborne

2nd Grade
1st Place – “The Boy and The Pig’s Secret Identity” – Jaiden Bennett – Osborne
2nd Place – “Kylie and the Farm Animals” – Kylie Griffin – Osborne
3rd Place – “Clayton is Born” – Clay Guttery – Osborne

3rd Grade
1st Place – “The TV Travelers” – Conner Miller – Gorham
2nd Place – “The Puppy That Learned Math” – Aliviea Rothenberger – Osborne
3rd Place – “Cabela the Cat” – Mya Schweitzer – Osborne