The contest was open to all high school students within the parish, including students in Ouachita Parish Schools, Monroe City Schools, and those attending private schools. In order to be a contestant, students were to enter an essay, poem, or short story in response to one of three selections from 鈥淲e the Animals,鈥 by Justin Torres.
Winners were announced at an award ceremony on the 绿茶直播 campus.
Destinee Harrell of West Ouachita high听school took first place overall for her essay titled, 鈥淔amily of Five,鈥 and Kenneth West of Ouachita Parish high school took second place overall for his poem titled, 鈥淲hat Heaven Handed Us.鈥
West鈥檚 poem also won first place in the poetry category.
Lauren Turner of Sterlington high school won Honorable mention in the poetry category.
The goal of the competition is to help students develop their writing skills and cultivate a high regard for the English language.
Student members of 绿茶直播鈥檚 chapter of Sigma Tau Delta judged the submissions and awarded first and second place monetary prizes.
Members of Sigma Tau Delta dedicate themselves to promoting literacy, serving the community, and valuing high achievement in English studies, while fostering all that accompanies the study of English.
By reaching out to local secondary schools, Sigma Tau Delta hopes to encourage interest in English language studies and higher education.
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