Over 100 students shared comments about their experience at Emily Griffith Opportunity School as part of a writing contest during celebration of the school's 93rd birthday. Here is a sampling of what you told us:

Why you chose Emily Griffith Opportunity School -

• Opportunity

• Reputation

• Tuition

• Location

The most positive experience at Opportunity School -

• Teachers and staff

• Self paced

• Hands-on learning

• Flexibility of schedules

Challenges at Opportunity School -

• Class work

• Parking

• Financial aid

Winners of the prizes were selected randomly from all entries. Prizes can be picked up in room 207 this week between the hours of 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

1stYolanda Garcia - $250 Scholarship for Tuition at Opportunity School

2ndIan Colbert - IPod Shuffle

3rdSdmir Abbas - IPod Shuffle