1. Jessica Peck, Bison "The Sniper"

2. Erik Brandenburger, Florence "Ashes"

3. Becky Maher, Timber Lake "My Mother's Touch"

4. Yuya Mix, Arlington "Lather and Nothing Else"

5. April Wegleitner, Langford "Death Waited Here"

6. Kristin Payne, Leola "Twist"

7. Laura Bade, Northwestern "The Necklace"

8. Tiffany Noteboom, Corsica "Unconditional Mom"

9. Jade Monroe, Faulkton Area "The Lovely Bones"

10. Sherry Burnham, Chester Area "Evil"

11. Jasmine Martin, Avon "From Dawn"

12. Molly Boese, Freeman Academy "Please Stop Laughing at Me ... One Woman's Inspirational Story"

13. Erica Peterson, Alcester-Hudson "Things Change"

14. Brandon Varilek, Clark "The Kite Runner"