“Hip, Happy and Healthy”
Essay Contest

Congratulations to the winners of The Washington Post/Children’s Inn essay contest promoting healthy lifestyles among teens. Participants, their families and schools were recognized Saturday, May 15th at an awards ceremony at The Washington Post where the winners were announced.




Isabelle Caroline Kramer, 13, of Washington, D.C.
Isabelle is a 7th grader at Washington Episcopal School in Bethesda.
She wins $500 and a visit to her school by Redskins Linebacker London Fletcher.

Click here to read her essay.





The three top finalist each won $300.


Meghan Marie Depue, 12, of Fairfax Station, VA.
She is a 7th grader at Lake Braddock Secondary School in Burke, VA.

Click here to read her essay.




Yemiserach Endale, 12, of Clinton, MD.
She is a 7th grader at St. John the Evangelist in Clinton, MD.

Click here to read her essay.




Nicole Kirk, 13, of Reston, VA.
She is a 7th grader at St. Timothy’s School in Chantilly, VA.

Click here to read her essay.

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