A Choice – We Can Damage or Preserve

Lucy Thompson

9^th Grade, Charter School

I chose to draw this image because I think trees are an important natural resource. The hand reaching up symbolizes both our ability to drop and destroy this precious resource and, at the same time, our ability to hold on to and preserve this resource.

Special Distinction

Momma Plover and Chick

Bean Haller-Hiser

10^th Grade, Charter School

I have always loved animals of all kinds.  Supporting rare or endangered creatures in any way is something I am always willing to do. I researched plovers – I thought they were so beautiful and I wanted to draw them, as they are only found on the Vineyard and the Massachusetts coast.