The School of Public Health and Information Sciences would like to thank all of the middle school students who submitted essays in response to the question: “What would my life be like without clean running water?” Faculty, staff and students were impressed with the thoughtful and creative entries we received.

First, second and third place winners were selected for each participating school. Honorable mentions were added based on the number of entries received. Essays were scored on originality and use of appropriate grammar and spelling. Top essays were descriptive, provided evidence and made judgments related to the question posed.

Students with winning essays will receive a framed certificate and a cash prize during the awards ceremony to be held on Tuesday, April 15 during a University of Louisville baseball game.

• 1st place - $50
• 2nd place - $35
• 3rd place - $25
• Honorable mention - $15

East Oldham Middle School (3 entries)

First Place
Regan Hardaway
Age: 12
Essay: “My Life without Clean Water”

Second Place
Shelbi Schooler
Age: 12
Essay: “Essential Water”

Third Place
Katie Davidson
Age: 12
Essay: “My Life, Minus Clean Water”

Holy Spirit School (1 entry)

First Place
Tim Burton
Age: 13
Essay: “Clean Water or No Water”

St. Stephen Martyr School (40 entries)

First Place
Nikki Goose
Age: 13
Essay: “My city without clean water”

Second Place
Ian Timothy
Age: 13
Essay: “What would life be like without clean running water?”

Third Place
Tara Allen
Age: 13
Essay: “Dry”

Third Place
Jasmine Ernst
Age: 13
Essay: “My Life Without Clean Running Water”

Honorable Mention
August Hillerich
Age: 12
Essay: “Without clean running water”

Honorable Mention
Clark Meyer
Age: 14
Essay: “A Scary Thought”

Honorable Mention
Andrew Sipek
Age: 13
Essay: “What Life Would Be Like without Clean Running Water”

Honorable Mention
Lexi Walker
Age: 13
Essay: “My Life Without Clean Water”