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MCS Students Among Winners of Young Georgia Authors Writing Competition

Eleven Marietta City Schools students are among the system winners of the 2012-2013 Young Georgia Authors Writing Competition.

Eleven Marietta City Schools (MCS) students are among the system winners of the 2012-2013 Young Georgia Authors Writing Competition.

The purpose of the Young Georgia Authors (YGA) writing competition is to encourage students to develop enthusiasm for and expertise in their writing, to provide a context to celebrate their writing successes, and to recognize student achievement in arts and academics.

“Each year we look forward to naming the student winners of the annual Young Georgia Authors writing contest. This year’s entries were well-written, creative, and enjoyable to read,” said Jill Sims, MCS Executive Director, Curriculum and Instruction.

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MCS 2012-2013 Young Georgia Authors Winners

1.      Phoenix Craggette, Lockheed Elementary, Kindergarten

2.      Kennedy Ayres, A.L. Burruss, 1st grade

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3.      Matthew Cargill, A.L. Burruss, 2nd grade

4.      Mary White, A.L. Burruss, 3rd grade

5.      Akinni James, Marietta Center for Advanced Academics, 4th grade

6.      Ryan Campbell, A.L. Burruss, 5th grade

7.      Beatriz Coronado, Marietta Sixth Grade Academy, 6th grade

8.      Amberia McTier, Marietta Middle School (MMS), 8th grade

9.      Kathleen Cardoso, Marietta High School (MHS), 9th grade

10.  Peyton McCloud, MHS, 11th grade

11.  Isaiah Spells, MHS, 12th grade


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