Alpha Zeta Essay winners honored in Hinsdale

Emerson Downing of Saco was the Grand Prize winner in Alpha Zeta's 27th annual creative writing contest. Emerson along with 47 other winners were recognized at an awards assembly in Hinsdale on March 29th. The topic on which all students wrote was Celebrate Kindness. First, second, third, and honorable mention places were awarded in these categories: Kindergarten, First and Second, Third and Fourth, Fifth and Sixth, Seventh and Eighth, and High School.

There were 308 entries submitted in the contest this year, and they were judged by at least two judges in each category. The essays and/or poem...