Summer 2024 Contest: “Tell a Bay Area Story”

First Place Winners

Evelyn K. — 8th Grade — Castillero Middle School

How has immigration shaped Bay Area communities?

David F.Y. — 10th Grade — Bellarmine High School

A closer look at the struggles and successes of Bay Area farmers.


Second Place Winners

Kayla Y. — 7th Grade — Taylor Middle School

Experienced artists in the Bay Area community prove that performance arts isn’t just a pretty little thing onstage.

Grace C. — 9th Grade — Leigh High School

Bay Area fishing practices might be threatening our valuable connection to the sea.


All Contest Submissions

Chloe M. — 8th Grade — Bret Harte Middle School

Why you should go to Bay Area zoos.

Michael S. — 7th Grade — Ralston Middle School

What we can do to help people trapped in the middle of the homeless epidemic.

Ryan C. — 8th Grade — Bernal Intermediate School

The Bay Area is a melting pot of cuisines ranging from Korean Army stew to Japanese sushi, from Burmese mohinga to Taiwanese scallion pancakes.