2nd Annual Essay Contest Winners 2023
Winning Essays
Lance Shepherd, a Literacy Alliance (Fort Wayne) adult learner, won the first-place honor with his titled essay, Project Graduate-Wells County HSE Program. Shepherd’s essay will be read at the 2nd annual Adult Education Day at the Indiana State House North Atrium on Wednesday, Feb 15. Shepherd will receive a $100 gift card and Certificate of Achievement at the event to recognize his achievement.
First Place
LANCE SHEPHERD
The Literacy Alliance (Fort Wayne)
Essay Title, Project Graduate-Wells County HSE Program
Shepherd received a $100 gift card and a Certificate of Achievement.
Mariam Agbo is the 2nd place winner, and Tanya Bac Thank Le Tran is the 3rd place winner, both with the MSD Wayne Township Adult Education in Region 5.
Second Place
Mariam Agbo
MSD Wayne Township Adult
Agbo received a $75 gift card and a Certificate of Achievement.
Third Place
Tanya Bac Thank Le Tran
MSD Wayne Township Adult
Tran received a $50 gift card and a Certificate of Achievement.
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2023 Honorable Mentions
Juan Silva, Region 3, The Literacy Alliance
Lindsey Todd, Region 3, The Literacy Alliance
Claudia Tinoco, Region 5, Wayne Township Adult Education
Casidee Ellis, Region 10
Cody Manifold, Region 3, The Literacy Alliance
Karleny Morfin, Region 5 Wayne Township Adult Education
Romeri Rubio, Region 8, Broadview Education Center
Pauline Atsu, Region5, Wayne Township Adult Education
Arianna Preston, Region 3, The Literacy Alliance