2016 Theme: The Invader Files
The challenge was to pick an invasive species that causes harm to native species or the environment in California. Artwork was placed in 3 divisions: Grades 2 – 4; 5 – 8; and 9 – 12. The top three winners in each are displayed below, in addition to a special Invasive Species Program Choice Award.
Invasive Species Program Choice Award
Division: Grades 2 – 4
1st Place
Elsa Thornton, Fresno
Fort Washington Elementary School
2nd Place
Rylynn Shackelford, Fresno
Fort Washington Elementary School
3rd Place
Addison Galaviz, Fresno
Fort Washington Elementary School
Division: Grades 5 – 8
1st Place
Luke Jiang, Rancho Cordova
Homeschool
2nd Place
Andre Russell, Fresno
Fort Washington Elementary School
3rd Place
Malia Jones, Sacramento
Heron Elementary
Division: Grades 9 – 12
1st Place
Bey Westcott, Livermore
Granada High School
2nd Place
Valerie Felismino, Livermore
Granada High School
3rd Place
Katey Rademann, Livermore
Granada High School