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California Foundation for Agriculture in the Classroom

2022-2023 Regional Winners

Imagine this... Story Writing Contest

REGION 1

Third Grade

Belle Fleming
A Chill in the Orchard
Plaza School, Teacher: Jennifer Crane, Glenn County
Adelaide Hawkins
My Garden Story
Uncharted Shores, Teacher: Amanda Hawkins, Del Norte County

Sixth Grade

Christy Castor
Henrieta’s Life Story
Flournoy Elementary, Teacher: Rachel Davis, Tehama County
Tucker Hill
Andrew and the Strawberries
Flournoy Elementary, Teacher: Rachel Davis, Tehama County

Seventh Grade

Jennaisy Mejia
Willow’s Adventure
Flournoy Elementary, Teacher: Rachel Davis, Tehama County

Eighth Grade

Samantha Miller
Appearances Aren’t Everything
Scott Valley Junior High, Teacher: Amy Hurlimann, Siskiyou County
Hailee Luiz
ISIUC Case: Yellow Star Thistle
Scott Valley Junior High, Teacher: Amy Hurlimann, Siskiyou County
Wyatt Hilton
The Great Thanksgiving Breakout
Scott Valley Junior High, Teacher: Amy Hurlimann, Siskiyou County

REGION 2

Third Grade

Peyton Hedden
The Problem on Buttermilk Farm
Hickman Elementary School, Teacher: Sheila Amaral, Stanislaus County
Juliet Olson
Responsibility Can Be Fun!
Hickman Elementary School, Teacher: Sheila Amaral, Stanislaus County

Fourth Grade

Ivy Blagg
Milk Trouble
Hickman Elementary School, Teacher: Sheila Amaral, Stanislaus County
Caleb Intveld
Dave the Fisherman
Hickman Elementary School, Teacher: Sheila Amaral, Stanislaus County

Fifth Grade

Ally Samulski
Cooper and the Peachy Adventure
Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School, Teacher: Cassie Acuna, Stanislaus County
Demi Moore
One Seed
Knights Ferry Elementary School, Stanislaus County, Amanda Hogan

Sixth Grade

Sofia Magni
Lessons from the Grapevine
Sacred Heart School, Teacher: Sarah Ward, Stanislaus County
Gianna Rebiero
Clara Learns What By-Products Are
St. Stanislaus, Teacher Anne Everhard, Stanislaus County

Seventh Grade

Jiana Brasil
Roxy’s Rice Journey
Sacred Heart Turlock, Teacher, Angela Roe, Stanislaus County
Maysie Burroughs
A Twist of Fate
Gratton School, Teacher: Rexann Casteel, Stanislaus County

Eighth Grade

Audra Devereaux
Maria’s Terruño
Hickman Charter School, Teacher: Tracey Kline, Stanislaus County
Harrison Tyler
Barrett’s Beehive
Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School, Teacher: Michael Botsch, Stanislaus County

REGION 3

Third Grade

Millie Murguia
Grapes with Dreams
Pioneer School, Teacher: Flavia Arzate, Kern County
Aryn Faria
A Stinky Alliance
Buena Vista School, Teacher: Sophia Gomes, Tulare County

Fourth Grade

Nurit Neta
Down in the Dirt!
Visalia Montessori School, Teacher: Irela Perez, Tulare County
Jaxsynn Barone-Cain
Pumpkin Problems
Buena Vista School, Teacher: Sophia Gomes, Tulare County

Fifth Grade

Heaven Mcspadden
The Irresponsible Potato
St. Anthony Atwater, Teacher: Monica Cuevas Avila, Merced County
Olivia Davenport
The Dairy Farm Visit
Visalia Montessori School, Teacher: Irela Perez, Tulare County

Sixth Grade

Lily Dearmore
The Bloom
Linwood Elementary, Teacher: Julie Cates, Tulare County
Gabrielle Warmerdam
Here We Grow Again
Visalia Montessori School, Teacher: Irela Perez, Tulare County

Seventh Grade

Caitlin Sinclair
In the Garden
Buena Vista, Teacher: Sophia Gomes, Tulare County
Madalynn Denning
Veggies vs. Fruits
Buena Vista, Teacher: Sophia Gomes, Tulare County

Eighth Grade

Eva Gomes
Cauliflower Conundrum
Buena Vista, Teacher: Sophia Gomes, Tulare County
Karsie Turner
The Helpful Puppy
Norris Middle School, Teacher: Rebecca Bean, Kern County

REGION 4

Third Grade

Mason Mendoza
The Bad Watermelon
Collins School, Teacher: Margie Brennan, Los Angeles County
Crosby Herthel
Herthel’s Special Treat
Los Olivos School, Teacher: Suzanne Squires, Santa Barbara County

Fourth Grade

Sharon Jung
Very Berry Jam
Eastwood Elementary, Teacher: Rose Bakh, Los Angeles County
Aaron Kim
The Seven Seeds
Eastwood Elementary, Teacher: Loreen Miyoshi, Los Angeles County

Fifth Grade

Francisco Quadros
Philly’s Journey
Troth Street Elementary, Teacher: Alyssa Ryan, Riverside County
Matthew Espino
Liam Lime
Troth Street Elementary, Teacher: Alyssa Ryan, Riverside County

Sixth Grade

Sri Swaksha Marudhuri
Demeter’s Blessing
Sandburg Middle School, Teacher: Rachel Bizzotto, Los Angeles County
Allison Demara
Don’t Judge a Strawberry by its Tasty Looks
Heber Elementary School, Teacher: Aileen Herrera, Imperial County

Seventh Grade

Sophie Granados-Moreno
A Crop Invasion
Sandburg Middle School, Teacher: Rachel Bizzotto, Los Angeles County
Shaelyn Thieman
The Berry Successful Stella
Sandburg Middle School, Teacher: Rachel Bizzotto, Los Angeles County

Eighth Grade

Elizabeth Lopez
California: The Greatest Soil
Clairmont Christian Academy, Teacher: Reyna Gonzales, San Diego County
Gwendolyn Milkie
Uncle Danny’s Farm
Excel Academy Charter School, Teacher: Melissa Harvilla, Riverside County