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2022-2023 Middle-Level/Junior-High
Essay/PSA Contest Winners
District Competitors
Jackson Nelson, Republic Middle School
Lily Flanigan, Neelyville Middle School
Valerie Groves, Sullivan Middle School
Audrey Tinoco, Lafayette County Middle School
Emma Galbraith, Hamilton Middle School
Harrison Pittman, Missouri Military Academy Middle School
Shelby Calvin, South Valley Middle School (PSA)

District Winners/State Competitors:
Lauren Estes, Sikeston Junior High School
Abigail Erfurth, Sullivan Middle School
Claira Mannering, Warrensburg Middle School
Kadence Railsback, Hamilton Middle School
Domenic Williams, North Shelby Middle School
Kate Gray, South Valley Middle School
Sophia Lacey, Carl Junction Junior High School
State Runner-up
Claira Mannering, Warrensburg Middle School
To read Claira's essay click here: Claira's Essay
State Champion
Domenic Williams, North Shelby Middle School (Essay)
Caralyn Young, South Valley Middle School (PSA)
To read Domenic's essay click here: Domenic's essay
Information and Scoring Rubric
2021-22 State Winner
Maycie Taylor, Galena Junior High School
To read Maycie's essay on "The impact school activities/athletics have on the schools and the larger community in times of uncertainty" click here: Maycie's Essay
2021-22 State Runner-Up
Sam Palka, St. Louis Priory Middle School
To read Sam's Public Service Announcement on "The impact school activities/athletics have on the schools and the larger community in times of uncertainty" click here: Sam's PSA
2021-22 District Winners
Landon Wegleitner, Summit Lakes; Malea Brewington, Holden; Tanner Weber, Sullivan;
Kavinly Rutledge, Pattonsburg; Jackson Waterworth, Wellington-Napoleon
School Winners
Malee Schulz, Gloria Deo Academy; Annabelle Rutledge, North Joplin
School Runner-Up
Callie Irr, Holden; Zack Jenkins, Gloria Deo Academy; Owen Horton, North Joplin; Jacob Coones, Galena