With January being Martin Luther King, Jr.’s month of birth, the BCSD Division of Student Support Services invited students to participate in a district-wide Martin Luther King, Jr. essay/poster contest.
This year's theme was “Integrity and Moral Character” and students were challenged to reflect on the qualities of integrity and moral character exemplified by Dr. King and how those can be applied to an individual’s own life.
The winning students were recognized during a special Martin Luther King, Jr. Luncheon event held by the district on Jan. 16. Lunch was provided by the district’s Child Nutrition Staff at Cypress Gardens, with BCSD employees and prominent community members present. VIEW PHOTOS
First place winners received $75 gift cards; second place received $50 and third place received $30. The teacher of the winning students will also receive a $30 gift card.
Congratulations to the following students:
K-2 Written Essay with Poster
First Place: Gracelin McBurnette -- Hanahan Elementary
Second Place: Alice Venanco Dos Santos -- Hanahan Elementary
Third Place: Emberly Davidson -- Hanahan Elementary
3-5 Written Essay with Poster
First Place: Ina Green -- Philip Simmons Elementary
Second Place: Ryleigh Fisher -- Philip Simmons Elementary
Third Place: Liam Harris -- Philip Simmons Elementary
6-8 Visual Art
First Place: Skylynee Becker -- Marrington Middle School of the Arts
Second Place: Emily Grassie -- Philip Simmons Middle
Third Place: Karsyn Yeoman -- Marrington Middle School of the Arts
6-8 Written Essay
First Place: Strafford McQuillian -- Philip Simmons Middle
Second Place: Harrison Mallinger -- Philip Simmons Middle
Third Place: Gracie Taylor -- Philip Simmons Middle
9-12 Visual Arts
First Place: Ebelin Martinez Hernandez -- Berkeley High
9-12 Written Essay
First Place: Aiden Jones -- Goose Creek High
Second Place: Gianna Edwards -- Goose Creek High
Third Place: Ebony Small -- Cross High