As part of a season-long commitment to literacy and education, the Charlotte Bobcats conducted the Cool School Art and Essay Contest among schools in North and South Carolina. Students in the sixth, seventh and eighth grades were asked to either create a scene depicting teamwork or write an essay with the theme being, If you could do one thing to change your community, what would you do?

The winners of the contest all received cash prizes and a pair of suite tickets to see the Bobcats take on the Sacramento Kings. They also received a meet-and-greet with a Bobcats player, on-court recognition at the game and a Bobcats fan pack that included an Emeka Okafor autographed item.

Congratulations to all of the winners!

6th Grade Art Winners
1st Place Kyle White	2nd Place Sam Tendler	3rd Place Jessica Childers
6th Grade Essay Winners
1st Place Chase Heafner	2nd Place Collin Whitaker	3rd Place Cameran Kirley
7th Grade Art Winners
1st Place Pablo Arzaluz	2nd Place Eraijah Andrews	3rd Place Randell Black
7th Grade Essay Winners
1st Place Callie Hood	2nd Place Meghan Cole	3rd Place Katie Vang
8th Grade Art Winners
1st Place Talizia Robinson	2nd Place Kathryn Willett	3rd Place Jesus Lopez
8th Grade Essay Winners
1st Place Sarah Little	2nd Place Porsha Tate	3rd Place Hunter Phillips