EDUCATION

Fountain Hills essay winners take home more than $1,700

The program manager for the Fountain Hills Protect Our Youth Coalition seemed impressed by the submissions to the coalition’s 14th annual essay contest. From the left are first-place winner Mya Hinton, runner-up Allison Guerrette, and the tying third-place essayists, Ellie Vickers and Jayden Shipman.

Courtesy of Fountain Hills Protect Our Youth Coalition

Mayor Gerry Friedel spoke at the Protect Our Youth Coalition’s awards luncheon for its 14th annual essay contest Feb. 27 at the Fountain Hills Learning Center. The four top places and seven honorable-mention essayists took home more than a combined $1,700 in prize money.

Courtesy of Fountain Hills Protect Our Youth Coalition

The Fountain Hills Protect Our Youth Coalition has announced its 14th annual student essay contest winners.

As has been the case in the past, the Coalition’s Program Manager Elizabeth Watters was impressed by the effort Fountain Hills youth put into the essays.

“This year’s submissions were thoughtful, honest and inspiring, making the selection process highly competitive,” Watters said. “I am incredibly proud of these young adults and their willingness to step outside of their comfort zones.”

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