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Verrado’s Scarlett Humphrey wins essay contest BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI
West Valley View Executive Editor
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carlett Humphrey, who attends Buckeye’s Verrado Elementary School, was selected as a winner of the second annual AZ529 essay writing contest. The winners come from across the state, representing 12 of Arizona’s 15 counties. In the students’ essays, AZ529, Arizona’s Education Savings Plan, asked students to answer the question, “What is your dream job, and how do you plan on achieving it in the future?” Scarlett and the 19 other winners will each receive an AZ529 prize worth $529. The funds may be used for future educational expenses, such as tuition for college, trade schools or workforce develop- Scarlett Humphrey attends Verrado Elementary ment training. School. (Photo courtesy of the Humphrey family) Arizona Treasurer Kimberly Yee, the administrator of the AZ529 plan, planning to pursue one day. The AZ529 along with a panel of judges, reviewed Plan is thrilled to recognize Arizona’s each submission and scored it based on next generation of leaders for their pasthe ideas, organization and originality of sionate dreams with a $529 boost to their future education savings.” the content provided. AZ529, Arizona’s Education Savings The essays featured students with diverse aspirations, including those wish- Plan, offers a tax-advantaged way to set ing to become professional athletes, money aside for post-high school educaastronauts, scientists, doctors, and even tional pursuits. two students who would like to become The AZ529 plan has almost $2 billion in assets and more than 95,000 particithe president of the United States. “It was so encouraging to see the in- pating accounts. Since the Yee’s office started adminspirational dreams of our young contestants as they described what they want istering the plan last fall, newly opened to grow up and be one day. I am proud accounts have spiked with over 10,000 of the ambitious goals these fifth graders new accounts. have set for themselves,” Yee said. Along with Scarlett, Maricopa County “Students representing every corner winners are Ethan Joel Clark of Chanof our great state continue to reach and dler Online, Saria Aranda and David Leexceed their accomplishments through rner of Tarwater Elementary School, and education. This contest exemplified the Diana Moreno of Vista College Prep in wide variety of careers these children are Phoenix.
Winning report
the universe as a whole. It helps us solve the mysteries of the universe. If it wasn’t for astrophysics, we would not know even half of the things about our world. Also, I am intrigued with learning new things about the Earth, the solar system and the Milky Way. All of these things inspire me to become an astrophysicist. In high school to prepare for this job, I will be taking advanced placement classes. Math and science are very important in the field of astrophysics. After high school, I am going to get a doctorate in physics. To understand astrophysics, you have to understand the concept of complex science and math problems. You will use critical thinking skills. This requires extra study time in class and out of class. It requires determination to do such things but with the proper schooling and hard work, I know I can fulfill my dream of becoming an astrophysicist. My dream job is very unique. To succeed in becoming an astrophysicist you have to persevere when things are hard and stay determined. Now that you know more about astrophysics will you consider becoming an astrophysicist?
Here is the winning essay by Scarlett Humphrey of Verrado Elementary School.
My Dream Job Do you know what your dream job is? My dream job is to become an astrophysicist. Although astrophysics has confusing theories and long days of calculating tedious math problems. I plan on working hard and staying determined to become an astrophysicist. Read on to learn more about how I plan on becoming an astrophysicist and why I want to be one. Some people think that astrophysics has no meaning, but I know that it does. I want to become an astrophysicist because it would help the human race. Given the limited number of research astronomers, astronomy makes an unusually large contribution to formal and informal science education. You would be surprised but medicine and consumer goods all benefit from technology transfer and spin-offs from astronomy. The effects of astronomical observations have a major impact on humanity’s perception of its position in
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