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11th Annual OKIA Youth Conference Essay Contest Winners

Congratulations to this year's winning school, Madonna Heights!

Following the Conference, the delegation from Madonna Heights had the exclusive opportunity to meet privately with Jamie Isaacs and Lexxi Saal. They also received $250 for their school’s student government.

2nd Place: Copaigue Middle School - Karla Lopez

3rd Place: Woodland Middle School - Zainab Nathani

Honorable Mention: Laurel Hill School - Rahul Prasad

Special Mention: 2011 NY Islanders Essay Contest Winner: Islip Middle School - Carissa Zanfardino

The form below is no longer active. Please check back in September for information regarding the 2012 Youth Conference Essay Contest.