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Three students from The Grosse Pointe Academy have been named local winners in the 55th annual America & Me Essay Contest. The three students, who earned the first, second and third place awards for GPA are Lexie Donaldson (first), Lillian Henderson (second), and Harris Hawkins (third). All three received award certificates for their achievement. As the school’s first place winner, Lexie’s essay now advanced to the state level competition.
Several thousand eighth grade students from nearly 200 Michigan schools participated in the 2023-2024 America & Me Essay Contest. The topic of the 2023-2024 contest was “My Personal Michigan Hero.” Started in 1968 and open to all Michigan eighth grade students, the America & Me Essay contest encourages Michigan youngsters to explore the greatness of America and its people.