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Uncategorized 2018 Essay Contest Winners
May 8, 2018News Blog, Uncategorized

2018 Essay Contest Winners

Since launching the essay contest during National School Choice Week in January, more than 300 Michigan charter school students have shared their stories with us about who their heroes are. We were deeply moved by the essays received.

Through these stories, we learned of many, many students who are embracing challenges and beating the odds day-in and day-out.  We have come to understand that their mothers, siblings, fathers, grandparents, aunts, uncles, teachers and other special people in their lives are making an overwhelming difference and coaching them toward success through hard work and yes, often hardship.  Michigan's charter schools are full of strong and diverse students who are beating the odds and winning -- we couldn't be more proud!

Our accolades go out to all of the students who submitted. We are pleased to share the essays of our winners:

High School Winners
Middle School Winners
High School Winners

Madison Corriveau

Grade: 10
School: Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy
ESP: K12
Authorizer: Manistee Area Public Schools

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Laura Otto

Grade: 12
School: Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy
ESP: K12
Authorizer: Manistee Area Public Schools

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Michelle Perez

Grade: 11
School: Advanced Technology Academy
ESP:Technical Academy Group
Authorizer: LSSU

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Honorable mentions

Jaylen Bonner

Grade: 10
School: American International Academy
ESP: LSSU
Authorizer:Self-Managed

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Ruby Houston

Grade: 12
School: Pontiac Academy for Excellence
ESP: SVSU
Authorizer: Charter School Services of Michigan

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Kayla McDonald

Grade: 12
School: Pontiac Academy for Excellence
ESP: SVSU
Authorizer: Charter School Services of Michigan

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Spirit of fortitude award

Macomb Academy

School Leader: Anne-Marie Sladewski, Ed.D., Executive Director
ESP: Self-Managed
Authorizer: CMU

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Middle School Winners

Olivia Sipic

Grade: 8
School: Michigan Virtual Charter Academy
ESP: K12
Authorizer: GVSU

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Hailey Dykhouse

Grade: 7
School: Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy
ESP: K12
Authorizer: Manistee Area Public Schools

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Anya Jones

Grade: 8
School: Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy
ESP: K12
Authorizer: Manistee Area Public Schools

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Honorable mentions

Amire Miller

Grade: 8
School: University Prep Academy
ESP: Detroit 90/90
Authorizer: GVSU

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Mija Bentley

Grade: 8
School: Woodland Park
ESP: Midwest School Services, Inc.
Authorizer: CMU

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Joseph Pittenger

Grade: 8
School: Woodland Park
ESP: Midwest School Services, Inc.
Authorizer: CMU

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