"What three changes would you propose to our healthcare system, and how would it benefit the Asian American Pacific Islander community?"

The eight winners for the 2010 OCA Essay Writing contest were awarded on May 1st, 2010, during the 15th Annual Dragon Boat Festival.  OCA believes in promoting and encouraging young children to write creatively for they are our future leader. 

Here are the winners for the 2010 OCA Essay Writing Contest:

First Category (16-18 yrs old)

• 1st Place:    Katie Shao (16 yrs old)
• 2nd Place:   Angela Yunzhi Liu (17 yrs old)

Second Category (13-15 yrs old)

• 1st Place:    Karina Chao (13 yrs old)
• 2nd Place:   Raymond Chan (13 yrs old)

Third Category (9-12 yrs old)

• 1st Place:    Yrenly Yuan (12 yrs old)
• 2nd Place:   Kevin Li (11 yrs old)

Fourth Category (5-8 yrs old)

• 1st Place:    Tifany Wong (8 yrs old)
• 2nd Place:   Kayla Chao (6 yrs old)

Congratulations and to all who submitted their essay writing to OCA!  Please join us again next year to our essay writing contest.