South Middle School students captured three of the top five places in the middle school division of the sixth annual Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce Essay Contest.
The winners were announced during a ceremony today at Memorial Hall. More than 200 attended.
Chamber Board President Karen Lawson said more than 1,000 entries were received in the contest, which was held for grades K-12.
Mayra Castaneda, who was unable to attend the ceremony, placed second in the grade 6-8 division, and will receive a $100 savings bond. Rebecca Mascher captured third and received a $50 savings bond. Joanna Cole received "best of school" honors and was given a gift certificate.
This year's essay topic was "What Can I Do to Make My Neighborhood a Great Place to Live."
(Photos- Above: Joanna Cole and Rebecca Mascher display the certificates they received for placing in the sixth annual Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce Essay Contest. Below: Rebecca and Joanna are interviewed by John Hacker, managing editor of Joplindaily.com
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