West Orange Students Recognized by Essex County Education Association
WEST ORANGE, NJ - Students across the West Orange School District were recognized for their Pride in Education essays in the annual competition sponsored by the Essex County Education Association.
First place winners received $75, second place winners received $50 and third place winners received $25. Students will read their award-winning essays at the awards ceremony on March 1.
Kindergarten - Third Place
Student: Sarah Francois - Hazel Elementary
Teacher: Phyllis Seibert
First Grade - Third Place
Student: Leah Rodriguez - Redwood Elementary
Teacher: Amanda Hegedus
Second Grade - 2nd Place
Student: Joshua Canton - Gregory Elementary
Teacher: Mary J. Carr
Third Grade - Second Place
Student: Kennedy Curry - Hazel Elementary
Teacher: Stacie Varanelli
Fourth Grade - First Place
Student: Jana Abdelghany - Kelly Elementary
Teacher: Alison Urban
Seventh Grade - First Place
Student: Isabella Davis - Liberty Middle School
Teacher: Kimberly DeMeo
Tenth Grade - Third Place
Student: Odalys Faiardo Rivera - West Orange High School
Teacher: Ms. Ortiz
Photo collage by Sharon Ortiz
Feb. 22, 2018