Black History Month Essay Contest Winners

Congratulations to the winners of the 6th 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:
Lucy K., J. Michael Lunsford Middle School, VA

2nd place:
Cayla N., Benjamin Stoddert Middle School, MD

7th Grade

1st place:
Melvin B., West Middle School, MD

2nd place:
Matt E., Cockeysville Middle School, MD

8th Grade

1st place:
Darius D., MacArthur Middle School, MD

2nd place:
Elizabeth T., Francis C. Hammond MS 3, VA