Noadiyah Wins 1st Place in Bud Billiken Essay Competition!

Congratulations to Noadiyah J., who took the top prize in the essay competition of the Bud Billiken King and Queen Contest.

Even though Noadiyah didn't become Bud Billiken Queen, she reigned supreme as the 1st place winner for her essay on growing vegetables. Noadiyah was presented her award at the King and Queen Coronation ceremony on August 7th at the Museum of Science and Industry in front of her proud family and Principal Spells.

This Saturday, Noadiyah will represent St. Ethelreda School on the Royal Court float in the 2011 Bud Billiken Parade. You can watch the parade on WLS-TV Channel 7 or WGN Channel 9 starting at 10:00 am.

St. Ethelreda will be watching!