Student Contest Winners

 

Strong Men & Women in Virginia History

2022 Student Contest Winners

Students addressed the following prompt:

No matter who you are or what your background is, you bring your own values and experiences to every situation.
The people honored as Strong Men & Women in Virginia History used their experiences to overcome obstacles and achieve their goals. Is there a past honoree who inspires you particularly? How do your values and experiences help you meet your goals and overcome obstacles in your personal life, at school or in your community?

 


CENTRAL REGION WINNER

Harmoni Townes – Junior

Prize: MacBook Air

School: Varina High School

 Director: Darin A. Thompson

School award: $1,000

See Harmoni’s Submission

 


EASTERN REGION WINNER

Thomas Patterson – Senior

Prize: MacBook Air

School: Chesapeake Career Center

Principal: Dr. Kelly Kitchens

School award: $1,000

See Thomas’s Submission

 


NORTHERN REGION WINNER

Pia Wilson – Junior

Prize: MacBook Air

School: Washington-Liberty High School

Principal: Antonio Hall

School award: $1,000

See Pia’s Submission

 


WESTERN REGION WINNER

Ainsley Dunning – Senior

Prize: MacBook Air

School: John S. Battle High School

Principal: James King

School award: $1,000

See Ainsley’s Submission