This year MLWGS will offer a unique opportunity for students to display and earn recognition for their writing talents. Each month from September to April, an in-house essay contest with a particular cultural theme will be open to all students. For the first contest, which celebrated National Latin American Heritage Month, students were to read a book by a Hispanic author and describe how the work served to heighten their sense of social awareness. Contest winner, senior, Kelly Diaz, received a certificate and a gift card to a local bookstore. In her essay, Kelly states, “The individual cultures that make up America’s melting pot are just as crucial as the unified American culture as a whole, and, for this reason, Hispanics and Americans cherish what they learn from each other.” Indeed, Kelly’s interpretation aligns with the mission of the Governor’s School, which promotes cultural examination across the globe.
Lisa Williams
AP English Teacher
MLWGS
Kelly Diaz. Photo by Danny Yates.
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