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Library of Tomorrow Essay Contest 2007 Winners

April 30, 2007

All the essays were very insightful and helpful to the library in planning its vision for tomorrow. The Houston Public Library Foundation sincerely appreciates the enthusiastic response of the youngsters of Houston.

What was the Essay Question?

The future offers opportunities for technological advances and global
interconnectedness. Describe what the library of tomorrow should provide to help you succeed in a world of fewer boundaries.

What are the prizes?

  • 1st Place: Laptop with WiFi + $25 Bookstore Gift Card
  • 2nd Place: iPod + $25 Bookstore Gift Card
  • 3rd Place: iPod Shuffle + $25 Bookstore Gift Card
  • Honorable Mention: $25 Bookstore Gift Card

The High School winners:

1st place: Chisom Onuoha, St. Agnes Academy.
2nd place: Jing Jin, Bellaire High School.
3rd place: Michelle Lam, DeBakey High School for Health Professions.

High School Honorable Mentions:

  • Jeff Derbyshire, St. John's School.
  • Justine Jimenez, DeBakey High School for Health Professions.
  • Egwono Ajaroh, DeBakey High School for Health Professions.
  • Unique James, DeBakey High School for Health Professions.
  • Zarana Trivedi, DeBakey High School for Health Professions.
  • Christa Mahlobo, DeBakey High School for Health Professions.
  • Huy Danny Dang, DeBakey High School for Health Professions.
  • Sam Moore, Waltrip High School.
  • Summer Troy, Spring Woods High School.
  • Wynter Troy, High School of Choice.

The Middle School winners:

1st place: Catherine Woodward, Home school.
2nd place: Santana Williams, LaPorte Elementary School.
3rd place: Matthew Yochum, Spring Branch Middle School.

Middle School Honorable Mentions:

  • Kumail Durrani, Rogers Middle School.
  • George Roach, Lanier Middle School.
  • Sandra Ramirez, KIPP 3D Academy.
  • Chas Forbes, Alief Middle School.
  • Isai Prieto, Clifton Middle School.
  • Jorge Gaytan, Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic School.
  • Michell Rodriguez, Project Chrysalis Middle School.
  • Callister Nnaburfe, Beverly Hills Intermediate School.
  • Elaine Dong, Rogers Middle School.
  • Seng Borith, Sharpstown Middle School.