Submitted photo William Eisnenbrey is recognized at Law Day in Charleston.

ELKINS – On May 1, the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals celebrated Law Day for the sixth year with an awards ceremony recognizing West Virginia students for their submissions to this year’s contest. The theme of the 2025 contest was “The Rule of Law and the American Dream.”

Law Day was first established in 1958 by President Dwight D. Eisenhower to encourage a deeper public understanding of the legal system and the role of law in American society.

A small group of families from the Eyes and Brains STEM Center in Elkins attended the ceremony at the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals to celebrate two students who earned third place in the essay portion of the contest.

Third-grader William Eisenbrey placed third in the Kindergarten through fifth-grade category with his essay on the importance of laws that protect wildlife.

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Andrew Ray is honored at Law Day in Charleston.

Eighth-grader Andrew Ray placed third in the sixth through eighth-grade category for his essay describing the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution as a sword that protects the freedoms of America.

Both students were selected from submissions across the state of West Virginia. Eric Eisenbrey, founder and director of Eyes and Brains STEM Center, said he could not be prouder to see two students from the school recognized for their outstanding work.

This recognition highlights the thoughtful writing, civic understanding, and creativity of students at Eyes and Brains STEM Center.