WEST ORANGE, NJ - The annual Essex County Education Association (ECEA) PRIDE in Education Essay contest winners from West Orange Schools have been announced. Thousands of students in grades 1-8 from participating Essex County schools submitted entries.
The West Orange winners are:
First Grade - 1st Place
Student: Logan Granados - Wa
Teacher: Jeannie Kivlon
Second Grade - 1st Place
Student: Ashleen Callahan - Mt. Pleasant Elementary
Teacher: Ms. DeBlieck
Third Grade - 3rd Place
Student: Federico Grebe - Hazel Elementary
Teacher: Stacie Varanelli
Fourth Grade - 3rd Place
Student: Phoebe Horne - Gregory Elementary
Teacher: Mrs. Belott
Fifth Grade - 3rd Place
Student: Grier Norris - Gregory Elementary
Teacher: Mrs. Bonagura
7th Grade - 2nd Place
Student: Malcolm Adedjorma - Liberty Middle School
Teacher: Ms. DeMeo
Eighth Grade - 2nd Place
Student: Reign Bracey - Liberty Middle School
Teacher: Mr. Bridge
First-place winners will receive $75, second place winners will receive $50, and third place winners will receive $25.
Students will read their winning entries at the Essex County Education Association (ECEA) PRIDE in Education Essay Award Ceremony at the Livingston Mall on March 5.
"Congratulations to our winners and thank you to everyone that participated in the 2020 essay contest," said WOEA PRIDE chair Sharon Ortiz.
West Orange School District PRIDE in Education Essay Contest winners.
