Three Wayland Middle School students have been named local winners in the 50th annual America & Me essay contest, sponsored by Farm Bureau Insurance. The three students are Summer Morrison (first), Mahala Wierenga (second) and Clara Hawley (third). All three received award certificates for their achievements. As the school’s first place winner, Summer’s name also will be engraved on a plaque for display in the school and her essay now advances to the state level competition, from which the top ten essays in Michigan will be selected and announced in April. Several thousand eighth-graders from more than 400 Michigan schools participated, with the topic “My Personal Michigan Hero.” (Photo supplied)
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