christmas in shepherdstown essay contest winners

Essay winners from left to right: Rachel Lawyer, 3rd place, Zoe Poindexter, 1st place, Zoe Jenkins, 2nd place.  Historic Shepherdstown sponsored an essay contest during Christmas in Shepherdstown.  The essay was open to middle school students from Shepherdstown Middle School, Home Schooled students and Private School students.  Over 30 students entered essays based on the theme, "Christmas in Shepherdstown in the 1840's".  Three essays were picked by the judges to receive Savings Bonds, 1st place recieved a $100 Savings Bond, 2nd place a $75 Savings Bond and third place a $50 Savings Bond.  The stories were featured in the Chronicle during the month of December.  Congradulations to all our winners and a thank you to all the students that participated in our 1st Christmas Essay Contest!