Newell winner of $500 scholarship

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Brent Newell Leslie N. Dees

January 19, 2012

Anonymous The Star-Herald The Star Herald Thu Jan 19, 2012, 11:46 AM CST

KOSCIUSKO — A book review and poster contest were held in conjunction with the Martin Luther King Jr. celebration involving students in grades pre-kindergarten through 12 grade in Attala County Schools.

Students were asked to read a book about Dr. King and share their knowledge by creating a poster, writing a four-stanza poem or writing a 500-word essay.

Brent Newell, a senior at McAdams High School, was chosen as the winner of a $500 college scholarship for his essay. He was in attendance at the MLK birthday celebration and read his winning essay.

Other winners and prizes they received are listed.

Alizeyah Kern, first place, McAdams, Playstation 2, Amber Newell, McAdams, second place, MP3 player in 9th, 10th, and 11th grade category.

LaDana Clark, Long Creek, first place, portable DVD player, Feria Mays, Kosciusko Junior High School, second place, pre-paid AT&T cell phone, 6th, 7th, 8th grade.

In the 4th and 5th grade, Mikhayla Vaughn, Kosciusko Upper Elementary, first place, digital video camcorder/camera, DeMarcus Seawood, Long Creek Elementary, second place, CD boom box.

Demerea Moore, Long Creek Elementary, first place, razor scooter, Jordyn French, Kosciusko Middle Elementary, second place, microphone/amp set, 2nd and 3rd grade.

Serita Roby, Long Creek Elementary, first place, VTech Tote and Go laptop, Olivia Patterson, Kosciusko Lower Elementary, second, VTech Write & Learn touch tablet, 1st and kindergarten category.

Pre-K, first place, Alicia Zollicoffer, Long Creek Elementary, Leap Frog Write & Learn, Brooklyn Fleming, Long Creek Elementary, second, Desk & Easel Set.

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