Black History Month Essay Contest Winners

Congratulations to the winners of the 1st annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr./Black History Month Essay Contest. This year’s theme was “Making a difference – What can you do to fight hunger in your community?” Two winners were selected from grades 6, 7, and 8. Read the winning essays below:

6th Grade
1st place: Jahnea P., Central Dauphin East Middle School, PA - Download Essay
2nd place: Erin Q., Perkiomen Valley Middle School East, PA - Download Essay


7th Grade
1st place: Ninad M., Charles Boehm Middle School, PA - Download Essay
2nd place: Lydia S., Linglestown Middle School, PA - Download Essay


8th Grade
1st place: Josie B., Rising Sun Middle School, MD - Download Essay
2nd place: Elizabeth H., Rappahannock County High School, VA - Download Essay