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Local students recognized for America & Me essay contest success
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Local students recognized for America & Me essay contest success.Local students recognized for America & Me essay contest success Eighth graders from Petoskey, Harbor Springs and Pellston schools were recently honored as top essayists in the 57th Annual America & Me Essay contest.They were sponsored by agent Dan Polleys of Farm Bureau Insurance.According to a community announcement, more than 3,000 eighth graders from nearly 200 Michigan schools participated in the contest.The theme for this year’s essays was “My Personal Michigan Hero.” Top winners from area middle schools In Petoskey Middle School, Noah Keys secured first place, followed by Lola Adelaine in second and Karliah Pfau in third.Harbor Springs Middle School recognized Allison Brainerd as the top winner, with Tess Kruzel and Brailyn Zulski taking second and third place, respectively.Pellston Middle School's first place went to Joy Thorp, with Lilian Hunt earning second place, according to the announcement.Teachers who supported the students include Thom Blanck, Laura Feys, Brian Forster and John Powell.This story was created with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI).Journalists were involved in every step of the information gathering, review, editing and publishing process.Learn more at https://cm.usatoday.com/ethical-conduct.This article originally appeared on The Petoskey News-Review: Northern Michigan students recognized in America & Me essay contest