LegiSchool received a record number of entries for the 2020 Essay Contest and we would like to thank all of the students for submitting such thoughtful papers that highlighted their thoughts on California’s policies in 2020. All students shared powerful thoughts and ideas about a wide-array of issues such as COVID-19, homelessness, wildfires, education, immigration, agriculture and much more. Now more than ever, we look to young people and learn from them.

LegiSchool is happy to announce the 15 winners of the LegiSchool Essay Contest. Selected winners will participate in the Virtual Legislative Sum­mit on January 27th, where they will be able to share their thoughts and ideas with California policymakers. Congratulations!

Audrey Nguyen, Westminster High School

Austin Kolbly, Fountain Valley High School

Carla Basurto, Hueneme High School

Cate Meister, Fountain Valley High School

Daniel Brito Matehuala, Hueneme High School

Isabella Romo, Dr. Richard A. Vladovic Harbor Teacher Preparation Academy

Isabella Solis, Hueneme High School

Jenifer Fonseca, Alliance Marine – Innovation & Technology 6-12 Complex

Kacey Ho, Westminster High School

Kate Huh, Mira Loma High School

Katelyn Alvarez, Dr. Richard A. Vladovic Harbor Teacher Preparation Academy

Mark Jerusalem, Dr. Richard A. Vladovic Harbor Teacher Preparation Academy

Phu Nguyen, Fountain Valley High School

Tu Quynh Vuu, Westminster High School

Yusura Ahmed, Fountain Valley High School

Published by The LegiSchool Project

The LegiSchool Project is a civic-education collaboration between California State University, Sacramento, and the California State Legislature. The Project's mission is to engage young people in matters of public policy and state government by creating opportunities for students, and oftentimes state leaders, to meet and share ideas on the problems affecting Californians.

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