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