Järfälla student winner in IES Essay Competition

Mr. Morell was brought up in America, but has moved with his family to Sweden. In his winning essay, he reflects upon America as an American living in Sweden.

Second price, 3000 kronor, is awarded Kristine Lukins, IES Bromma, for her essay on the American confidence culture. "Yes, we can."

Third price, 2000 kronor, is awarded Christine Annerfalk, IES Linköping, for her essay on the American dream.

The jury consisted of Dr Hans Bergstrom, who took initiative to the competition three years ago and donates the awards, and Mr. Peter John Fyles, the CEO of Internationella Engelska Skolan and with a long background in education.

Each IES school has selected up to six student contributions to be sent to the jury, for final scrutiny and decision. Beyond the three award winners, the jury has decided to give honorary mentions to the following:

Ellinor Berggren, IES Linköping, for her essay on America as a fashion inspiration

Mikaela Lindstedt, IES Bromma, for her essay "Homophobic opinions in the Land of Freedom"

Robert Lönnberg, IES Enskede, for his essay on America as a leader in technology and innovations

Octavia Killen Meyer, IES Eskilstuna, for her essay on America as a constant experiment

Rassoul Pour Assad, IES Järfälla, for his essay on Poverty in America

Alva Winsa, IES Enskede, for her essay on American open-mindedness

The awards and diplomas for honorary mentions will be presented at an award ceremony in Täby on Friday, June 5th