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The Morven chapter of Las Amigas Inc. sponsored its annual essay contest in observance of Black History Month in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King at Morven Elementary School. This year’s theme was “Martin Luther King’s Dream a Foundation for Change. The essay prompt was “Do you think the foundation is still solid?” Why or why not?” Winners were announced on March 7 and received cash prizes. Pictured, from left to right, Morven Chapter Las Amigas Sister Ernestine Gaddy; first-place winner Jazlynn Dean, sixth grade; Morven Elementary School Principal Dr. Joslyn Allen; second-place winner Trinity Spencer, sixth grade; and Morven Chapter Las Amigas Special Project Committee Chairwoman Sister Johnie Pettiford. Not pictured are third-place winner Aisha Pratt, sixth grade, and honorable mention recipient Krystal Gatewood.

Contributed photo The Morven chapter of Las Amigas Inc. sponsored its annual essay contest in observance of Black History Month in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King at Morven Elementary School. This year’s theme was “Martin Luther King’s Dream a Foundation for Change. The essay prompt was “Do you think the foundation is still solid?” Why or why not?” Winners were announced on March 7 and received cash prizes. Pictured, from left to right, Morven Chapter Las Amigas Sister Ernestine Gaddy; first-place winner Jazlynn Dean, sixth grade; Morven Elementary School Principal Dr. Joslyn Allen; second-place winner Trinity Spencer, sixth grade; and Morven Chapter Las Amigas Special Project Committee Chairwoman Sister Johnie Pettiford. Not pictured are third-place winner Aisha Pratt, sixth grade, and honorable mention recipient Krystal Gatewood.
https://ansonrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/web1_2016-MLK-Essay-Winners-fz.jpgContributed photo The Morven chapter of Las Amigas Inc. sponsored its annual essay contest in observance of Black History Month in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King at Morven Elementary School. This year’s theme was “Martin Luther King’s Dream a Foundation for Change. The essay prompt was “Do you think the foundation is still solid?” Why or why not?” Winners were announced on March 7 and received cash prizes. Pictured, from left to right, Morven Chapter Las Amigas Sister Ernestine Gaddy; first-place winner Jazlynn Dean, sixth grade; Morven Elementary School Principal Dr. Joslyn Allen; second-place winner Trinity Spencer, sixth grade; and Morven Chapter Las Amigas Special Project Committee Chairwoman Sister Johnie Pettiford. Not pictured are third-place winner Aisha Pratt, sixth grade, and honorable mention recipient Krystal Gatewood.