Civil War Trust

2008 Poster Contest Winners

This year's theme: "Preserve the Spirit of History"

This annual contest, co-sponsored by the Civil War Preservation Trust and The History Channel, encourages students of all ages to think critically and creatively about the importance of historic preservation. Students submit Civil War preservation themed posters and essays and compete for cash prizes. Teachers of winning students receive gift certificates to The History Channel’s online store. Selected essays are also featured in the Civil War Preservation Trust’s magazine, Hallowed Ground. See 2009 Winners »

*Elementary School Winners*
		1st Place Elementary Eric Vivar WEST School Elementary End 5th grade Teacher: Mrs. D. Smith

2nd Place Elementary Matias Garcia West End Elementary School 5th grade Teacher: Mrs. D. Smith	3rd Place Elementary Stephen Oates Sienna Crossing Elementary School 5th grade Teacher: Julia Daurity
*Middle School Winners*
		1st Place Middle School Madeline Cochron Aquinas Middle School 7th grade Teacher: Mary Reeck

2nd Place Middle School Anthony McSears Aquinas Middle School 7th grade Teacher: Mary Reeck	3rd Place Middle School Mark Frederick Altoona Central Catholic Middle School 7th grade Teacher: Kimberly Zedack	Honorable Mention Jenny Ji T.H. Rogers School 8th grade Teacher: Janie McPhail
*High School Winners*
		1st Place High School Kim Dai Bronx High School of Science 11th grade Teacher: Evan Frankl See exterior of poster

2nd Place High School Maneh Sarkisian Glendale High School 11th grade Teacher: Mrs. Macaulay	3rd Place High School Hojin Chung Bronx High School of Science 11th grade Teacher: Evan Frankl	Honorable Mention Thomas Kotulak Calvert Hall College High School 11th grade Teacher: George Kropp