Student win Law Day competition

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  • By Jennifer Berns
  • 355th Fighter Wing Legal Office
DAVIS-MONTHAN AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz., --  Law Day is celebrated every year May 1, a day first declared by Congress in 1961 as a day to celebrate the rule of law.

This year, the 355th Fighter Wing Staff Judge Advocate office supported the Law Day celebration by asking children from kindergarten through grade 12 to think about their favorite freedom and submit either artwork (grades K-4) or an essay (grades 5-12) depicting his or her favorite freedom.

The legal office staff voted to determine this year's winners.

Lt. Col. Elizabeth L. Schuchs-Gopaul, 355th FW staff judge advocate announced the winners of its 2013 Law Day contest May 10.

- Tobia Collins, from the Sonoran Science Academy, won first place for his essay "The Right to Bear Arms."

- Kana Xu, also from the Sonoran Science Academy won second place for her essay titled "The Most Important Freedom: Religion."

- Emma Moore, from the Youth Center's School Age Program, won first place in the art contest for her artwork, "Every Person Should Be Treated Equally."

- Riley Whisenant, also from the School Age Program, won second place for her depiction of her favorite freedom, "Drawing."

The students, their parents and teachers were invited to the base legal office for the announcement of the winners.

Schuchs-Gopaul, accompanied by Capt. Jenny Liabenow and Capt. Jennifer Berns, presented the students with their awards.

The winners' submissions can be found on display at the base legal office until next year's Law Day celebration.