Buffalo County America 250 Essays
Buffalo County is proud to celebrate the outstanding work of our students who participated in the Buffalo County America 250 Essay Contest. These students have demonstrated exceptional writing, thoughtful perspective, and a deep appreciation for the history and values that shape our nation. Being selected as a grade-level winner is a remarkable accomplishment, and we commend each student for the time, effort, and care they put into their essays. Their words not only reflect strong academic skills, but also a meaningful connection to our country’s past, present, and future. We are incredibly proud of these young writers and the way they honor our nation through their voices.
Click the link to read the First Place essays.
OVERALL WINNER
- First Place: Jacqueline Ramirez 12th Grade Gibbon Public Schools
- Runner Up: Collins Akeson 4th Grade Buffalo Hills Elementary
3rd Grade
- First Place: Minna Aljack - Bryant Elementary
- Second Place: Stanley Zabel - Kenwood Elementary
- Third Place: Aspen Wagner - Park Elementary
4th Grade
- First Place: Sam Marshall - Kenwood Elementary
- Second Place: Eliza Sawyer - Kenwood Elementary
- Third Place: Rogan Frank - Meadowlark Elementary
5th Grade
- First Place: Ashly Fournier Navarro - Bryant Elementary
- Second Place: Stanley Zabel - Kenwood Elementary
- Third Place: Aspen Wagner - Park Elementary
6th Grade
- First Place: Haylea Greeley - Horizon Middle School
- Second Place: Royce Rusher - Horizon Middle School
- Third Place: Adeline R - Shelton Public Schools
7th Grade
- First Place: Lydia Hofer - Sunrise Middle School
- Second Place: Chere Taljaard - Horizon Middle School
- Third Place: Gabe Lanka - Zion Lutheran School
8th Grade
- First Place: Molly Kenward - Horizon Middle School
- Second Place: Audriana Hall = Shelton Public Schools
- Third Place: Evelyn Salyer - Zion Lutheran Schools
9th Grade
- First Place: Kaylee Pierce - Pleasanton Public Schools
- Second Place: Edward Bostron - Kearney Catholic High School
- Third Place: Own Strauss - Shelton Public Schools
10th Grade
- First Place: Lauyrnn Andrews - Shelton Public Schools
- Second Place: Chloe Buman - Hanny Arram Center for Success
11th Grade
- First Place: Olivia Cure - Shelton Public Schools
- Second Place: Sam Smith - Pleasanton Public Schools
- Third Place: Karsyn Grimes - Gibbon Public Schools
12th Grade
- First Place: Jacqueline Ramirez - Gibbon Public Schools
- Second Place: Lillie Eichholz - Pleasanton Public Schools
- Third Place: Erin Gegg - Shelton Public Schools