Rotary Club announces essay contest winners
Milford. Three winners won cash prizes ranging from $100 to $300.
Milford /
| 03 Apr 2024 | 03:58
Left side: DV English and journalism teacher Leslie Lordi, English Department Chairperson Jackie West, and Assistant to the Superintendent for Academic Leadership and Culture Nicole Cosentino. Right side: Peyton LaRocco, Ava Kraszewski, and Marissa Gates. (
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In December 2023, the Rotary District 7410 Essay Contest was opened to all high school juniors and seniors. According to a Club spokesperson, the goal of the contest is to “gain visibility for the Milford-Matamoras Rotary Club and to foster student creativity and a positive outlook.”
This year’s theme was “Create Hope in the World - How can communities, schools, families and/or friends support mental health with caring, giving and compassion?”
Milford-Matamoras Rotary Club received 23 essays from Delaware Valley High School for review. They chose three top winners; the number one winning essay will move on to District finals. Milford-Matamoras Rotary Club presented each of the three top winners with a cash prize. Peyton LaRocco won third place and $100, Ava Kraszewski won second place and $200, and Marissa Gates won first place and $300.
“Our club was very proud of all students that participated in the essay contest, they all did an outstanding job,” said a Rotary spokesperson.
The Milford-Matamoras Rotary Club meets every Wednesday at 12:15 p.m. at the Dimmick Inn in Milford. Anyone interested in becoming a member can contact Shaun Burger at 570-517-6654 or come to a meeting.