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Careers in Energy Week Essay Contest WinnersAs part of 2011 Careers in Energy Week, several states held essay competitions for young people to express their passions for energy careers. Meet a few of this year’s student winners. FloridaFirst PlaceZoe Lauters (in picture, left to right:) Tenoroc H.S. principal, Ernest Joe, Jr.; General Manager of Lakeland Electric, Jim Stanfield; Zoe Lauters--1st place; Lakeland Electric Director of Training & Workforce Development and FEWC Co-chair, Betsy Levingston; and Lakeland Electric Power Academy Instructor, Gary Kiger. ![]() Second placeJessica Vellucci (in picture, left to right:) Paula Chaon, St Johns County Director Workforce Education; Sharon Patterson, JEA Director Training and Workforce Development and FEWC Treasurer; Carol Higley, JEA Legislative Affairs Specialist and FEWC Co-chair; Jessica Vellucci, 2nd place winner from Pedro Menendez High School; with Chris Cofield, academy teacher. ![]() Third placeJared Smith (in picture, left to right:) Tenoroc H.S. principal, Ernest Joe, Jr.; General Manager of Lakeland Electric, Jim Stanfield; Jared Smith--3rd place; Lakeland Electric Director of Training & Workforce Development and FEWC Co-chair, Betsy Levingston; and Lakeland Electric Power Academy Instructor, Gary Kiger. ![]()
MississippiParticipating Schools and Winners:Alexander Junior High SchoolMason Gardner Madison Middle SchoolAnnelise Meador Oak Grove Middle SchoolHannah Lee Port Gibson Middle SchoolKordilla Thompson Union Middle SchoolCaroline Cliburn Vicksburg Junior High SchoolKeiyana Gaskin Warren Central Middle SchoolMichaela Mobley Whitten Middle SchoolSagel Rhodes ![]()
VirginiaGrade 6-8 Category:Winner:Eva C. Grumbine Runner Up:Margaret O’Hare Grade 9-12 Category:Winner:Brooke Reed Runner Up:Josh Peters |