Forest Heights School's Jovan Bailey and Temple Christian School's Chris Wu topped their respective categories to win at the Water and Sewerage Corporation's (WSC) Wet and Wise Essay and Video Competition for junior school students. Bailey from Abaco snagged the win in the essay competition. Eight Mile Rock High School's Waynesha Thompson out of Grand Bahama, was second with Carlton Taylor from St. Andrew's Anglican School, Exuma, third.

Wu topped the video category. Jayvanna August, from Eight Mile Rock High School out of Grand Bahama was second; Ketora Clarke from Eight Mile Rock High School, Grand Bahama, was third. The top winners in both categories received laptops, and a winner's plaque. Second place winners received tablets and a plaque and third place winners received plaques along with WSC gift bags.

During the recent WSC month-long celebration of National Water Month the corporation encouraged primary school students to conserve water and learn about the importance of water in their everyday lives. As part of their student education they also held the Wet and Wise Essay and Video Competition for junior school students. The contest allowed junior high students from around the country to submit essays or videos on the theme: "Water & Energy -- Inseparable Friends".

"The National Essay/Video Competition is the signature event during National Water Month because it helps to accent the primary reason for the observance of National Water Month," Visna Armbrister, WSC public affairs manager.

"Despite the month-long activities and a very busy schedule, which included customer appreciation days, the essay and video competition is truly a highlight to our activities as it helps the Corporation carry out its mandate to inform and educate the public of the importance of water as a precious resource. If our youth can help us send that message, then we feel we've achieved our purpose for celebrating," said Armbrister.

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