BCS Student Winner In DA’s Essay Contest
Rensselaer County District Attorney Mary Pat Donnelly announced the winners today in the “Looking Forward … to Change” writing contest. Winners from each age bracket will receive a prize, including an iPad for the first place winner, as well as Walmart gift cards for the second and third place.
Jordanne Brazie took first place in the 16 to 18 year old category. The students wrote of their personal experiences and observations with regard to racism in our communities. But, more importantly, each essay shared ideas about moving forward and educating each other to work toward understanding and acceptance.
Other area essay winners MacKenna Pashley from Hoosick Valley Elementary School and Violet Dupuis of Averill Park Middle School.