April is “National County Government Month” and the County Commissioners’ Association of WV (CCAWV) hosted their annual essay contest for eighth grade students across West Virginia. The 2019 winners include:
1st Place – Alayna Whitehair, Buckhannon-Upshur Middle School; Teacher – Tiffany Board
2nd Place – Heidi Payne, Braxton County Middle School; Teacher – Sterling Beane
3rd Place – Emma Clark, New Life Christian Academy; Teacher – Serena Thies
Honorable Mention:
Emily Kent, Edison Middle School; Teacher – Leila Marlow
Abigail Lake, Braxton County Middle School; Teacher – Sterling Beane
Samantha Carver, South Middle School; Teacher – Angel Conley
Regan McCauley, Buckhannon Upshur Middle School; Teacher – Lisa Crites
Michelle Batista, Bruceton School; Teacher – S. Bolinger