Grand Prize

"What I learned about saving energy is turning off lights. That was the most imortant thing because it doesn't waste money. I learned to open the blinds because it lets heat in instead of energy."

-Patrick, Holy Trinity, 2nd Grade

1st Place Finalist

"I learned that saving energy is good because some energy is made by oil and there's only so much oil in this world. It could run out. That's why you should try to use things that don't involve energy."

-Natalie, Holy Trinity, 2nd grade

2nd Place Finalist

"We save energy because we can save money. I like saving energy because it is not as hard as you think. You can save energy by saving hot water and using cold. Save water, save money!"

-Jordan, Holy Trinity, 2nd Grade

3rd Place Finalist

"We should save energy because people keep having to make more ways to make energy, which pollutes the air."

-Matthew, Holy Trinity, 2nd Grade

Grand Prize

"I learned that by saving energy, you are reducing the need to produce more electricity. This means less power plant emissions and slowing down global warming. I can help, but I cannot do this alone."

-Isabel, Longwood, 3rd grade

1st Place Finalist

"The most important thing I learned about energy efficiency is that there are a lot of ways to do it. It's not always parents that can help, it's kids too."

-Megan, Maplewood, 4th Grade

2nd Place Finalist

"The most important thing that I learned about energy efficiency while working on my poster was that energy is something we're limited on (efficiency bills) and that we need to use it wisely! I say this because we cant' go over on energy bills, so simply turning the lights off in the family room after you're done watching TV could make a difference (turning off the TV too)!"

-Sarah, M.L.K. School, 5th Grade

3rd Place Finalist

"The most important thing I learned was that when you save energy you save the environment."

-Katelyn, Holy Trinity, 5th Grade

Grand Prize

"I learned effective ways how to conserve energy. For example, I learned that taking showers, instead of baths, using cold water, and lowering the temperature on the thermostat can help you save energy and money. Conserving energy is important because it benefits the environment, your home and you."

-Kelsey, Franklin Middle School,
8th Grade

1st Place Finalist

"While working on my "energy efficiency" poster, I realized how important it is to conserve energy, and that we might not think about it, but one little thing that we do can mean a big difference in our everyday lives."

-Monique, Forest Trail Middle School, 8th Grade

2nd Place Finalist

"Although I acquired a plethora of new information while creating this poster, the most important thing I learned is that conserving energy doesn't have to be complicated. It can be as simple as turning off lights as you leave a room."

-Alex, Rochelle Middle School,
8th Grade

3rd Place Finalist

"I have learned that we can do small things to save energy and money. Simple changes, like taking showers instead of baths, can do things to help our earth. We alone can save a lot of energy! Help the earth!

- Allison, Prairie View Middle School,
6th Grade