It’s an honor any mom would enjoy this Mother’s Day, being named one of San Diego’s “50 Best Moms.”
Students throughout San Diego were encouraged to write an essay about their mom for the 8th annual contest put on by Time Warner Cable. More than 3,000 entries were received from San Diego County students.
Many of the finalists have inspiring stories, including one mother who has Cerebral Palsy.
“My mom is my ‘Super Mom’ because she taught me the greatest lesson in life, that is, when life seems like it’s not worth living, never give up, no matter how hard or how rough it is, it will always get better. My mom was born with Cerebral Palsy,” Good Shepherd Catholic School 8th grader Landon Cole Akiyama said.
The 50 winning essay writers and their Moms were treated to brunch Saturday at the Hyatt La Jolla at Aventine. Each of the recognized moms received an engraved award as well as gifts from the event’s sponsors.
Top prizes were awarded for each school-aged category.
The winners included: Olivia DeRoche, a 4th grader at Sage Canyon Elementary School; Evan Rider, a 6th grader at Olivenhain Pioneer Elementary School; and Jesse Vargas, an 11TH grader at Santana High School.
The essays were evaluated by journalists, politicians and teachers; including NBC talent Jodi Kodesh.
Students who claimed the top prize received a new Sony VAIO laptop computer. The teachers of those students were awarded a $250 gift certificate for classroom supplies and a $50 gift certificate to Anthony’s Fish Grotto.
You can see other excerpts from winning essays on Time Warner’s website.
