Morton sweeps ‘Unity’ essay contest
Contact: Tammy Lane • First Posted: Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Three students from Morton Middle School swept the 2011 Unity Breakfast essay contest, which was open to sixth-graders throughout Fayette County.
Their one-page essays were based on the theme “Unity: More than a concept – a community commitment.” Julia Glenn was invited to read her winning entry Jan. 17 at Lexington’s annual MLK Day breakfast commemorating the life and work of Martin Luther King Jr.
Julia received a $500 U.S. savings bond for top honors. Austin Cooke was runner-up and received a $300 savings bond, and Maggie MacChesney finished third and got a $100 savings bond.
The contest was sponsored by Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc., Alpha Beta Lambda Chapter Education Foundation.