Congratulations to this year's 2008 Energy Calendar winners. It was a difficult choice for the judges as hundreds of students throughout California submitted their exciting and creative artwork.

Thank you to every one of you for participating in my favorite project and a huge round of applause for the teachers who encouraged their students to reach a bit higher.

For those of you who entered, your teacher should be receiving Energy Quest certificates, pencils, magnets and rulers in the mail this month. Don't forget, if you want a copy of the 2008 calendar, return the yellow postcard that is in your teacher's package to me.

The student's artwork will be available on-line soon. Hope to see your illustration next year in this space.

Michelle O., Grade 3, John Muir Elementary School, San Jose
Eric C., Grade 4, Studio of Arts, Cupertino
Jun S.P., Grade 4, Dilworth Elementary School, San Jose
Menelik, Grade 5, Dutcher Elementary School, Turlock
Zachary B., Grade 6, Golden Valley Charter School, Newhall
Younha K., Grade 7, Bret Harte Middle School, San Jose
Sophie L., Grade 7, Sequoia Middle School, Newbury Park
Cayla S., Grade 7, Thurston Middle School, Laguna Beach
Clay S., Grade 7, Studio of Arts, Cupertino
Valerie G., Grade 8, Solon Art School, Fremont
Aaron R., Grade 8, Sierra Canyon Middle School, Chatsworth
Nicole T., Grade 8, Cupertino Middle School, Sunnyvale


Honorable Mention:

Jose G., Grade 4, Pulliam Elementary School, Stockton
Eric P., Grade 7, St. Joseph of Cupertino, Cupertino
Annie L., Grade 8, Miller Middle School, San Jose
Motoumi S., Grade 8, South Pasadena Middle School, South Pasadena