8th Grade Essay Awards
Essay winners Noah Genatossio, Michelle Thomas and Sofia Smith with Congressman Lewis and members of the King County Civil Rights Commission, Executive Constantine and Paula Harris-White.
Another highlight of the celebration was the recognition of the winners of county’s annual Dr. King essay writing contest, sponsored by the King County Civil Rights Commission. This contest asked eighth graders throughout King County to reflect on the theme of “The Dream Marches On.” The students selected were: Sofia Smith of Seattle, from Lake Washington Girls Middle School, first prize; Noah Genatossio of Seattle, from McClure Middle School, second prize; and Michelle Thomas of Bellevue, from St. Therese School Seattle, third prize. Copies of the winning essays are available on the Commission’s Web site. |
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