11-04-2025
Buist Academy student wins statewide children's book challenge
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – A fourth-grade student at Buist Academy will be recognized at the State House after winning a statewide children's book challenge.
EnlightenSC, an energy education program, invited fourth and fifth-grade students in South Carolina to write and illustrate a children's book about staying safe around electricity.
Students created books that integrated the theme of electricity safety while showing the connection between the state's electric cooperatives and the community.
Buist Academy student Ansley Gratzmiller was picked as a winner in the challenge.
The Charleston County School District said Ansley's book stood out for its originality and thoughtful portrayal of the themes, which earned her top honors in the individual category.
'This is an incredible accomplishment for Ansley and a proud moment for our school,' said fourth-grade English Language Arts teacher Emily Williams.
Williams added: 'Ansley's creativity and dedication to this project reflect the high standards of excellence we strive for at our school. We are incredibly proud of her success and excited to see her recognized at the state level.'
The Buist Academy student will be honored at the South Carolina State House for her work, and all winners of this year's competition will be featured in the South Carolina Living Magazine.
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