Lewiston, Minnesota Teen Wins Big in Lions International Peace Essay Contest
A young star is born! Meet Sarah Hennessy of Lewiston, Minnesota. This sixth-grader at Lewiston-Altura High School truly dares to dream! πβοΈπ #PeaceChampion #InspiringYouth #LionsEssayContest
Lewison, Minnesota – We’ve got some heartwarming news coming straight from the heartland of southern Minnesota. Get ready to be inspired by the incredible journey of 12-year-old Sarah Hennessy, a sixth-grader at Lewiston-Altura High School.
Sarah’s got dreams, and boy, she’s turning them into reality! She recently wowed everyone by winning not just one, but multiple rounds of the Lions International Peace Essay Contest. This contest is all about young folks expressing their thoughts on peace, and Sarah aced it!
So, here’s the scoop: The Lions Club International hosts this fantastic contest to let young minds like Sarah’s shine. They partner up with local schools and families to find the next generation of peace-loving writers.
Sarah, a true dreamer, shared her thoughts on peace and made everyone proud. Her essay, titled “Dare to Dream,” got picked by the local Lewiston Lions Club. But that’s not all! It then went on to win in the 5M1 district, which covers eight counties in SE Minnesota. Talk about a rising star!
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And guess what? The excitement didn’t stop there. Sarah’s essay got the nod from the MD5M Multiple District, which spans across all of Minnesota, Northwestern Ontario, and even Manitoba in Canada. They loved her originality, how well she organized her thoughts, and her portrayal of the contest theme.
Now, here’s the nail-biter: Sarah’s essay is on the final leg of this incredible journey. The last round of judging is happening as we speak, and the winners will be revealed in February. The grand prize? A cool $5,000 and a special awards ceremony at Lions Day with the United Nations!
Eric Shurson, the President of Lewiston Lions Club, is absolutely beaming with joy for Sarah. He acknowledges that Sarah possesses profound insights into the concept of peace and expresses immense satisfaction in providing her with the opportunity to showcase her unique perspective on this important matter.
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The small southern Minnesota town of Lewiston is buzzing with excitement, cheering for Sarah as she takes on the world with her essay. Let’s hope her vision of peace spreads far and wide!
Let’s all root for Sarah, our hometown hero! ππ #DreamBigSarah #Dare2Dream