EMS Students Shine in 2014 Hildene 8th Grade Lincoln Essay Competition Topic: Abraham Lincoln persevered, against all odds, to advance the cause of liberty and justice for all. Identify a leader who is currently striving locally, nationally or globally to make the world a better place, despite considerable obstacles. Explain why she or he inspires you and compare his or her leadership qualities with those of Lincoln’s. First Place, $1,000 Zoe Moskowitz Teacher: librarian Carole Renca Essay subject: Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, President of Liberia Second Place, $750 Cara Davis Teachers: Kathy Gallagher and librarian Carole Renca Essay subject: Maya Angelou, American poet, author, actress, civil rights activist Honorable Mentions, $200 each Theodore Davis Teacher: librarian Carole Renca Essay subject: Jimmy Carter, former President of the United States Caroline Saba Teacher: Rich Boyers Essay subject: Peter Shumlin, Governor of Vermont Ruby Smith Teachers: Stephen Boyle and librarian Carole Renca Essay subject: Beth Robinson, associate justice, VT Supreme Court, civil rights activist for first marriage equality act in the nation Kathryn Turnbull Teachers: Rich Boyers and librarian Carol Renca Essay subject: Woinshet Zebene Negash, Ethiopia, women’s rights activist
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