By Tom Conning

Carlisle area students compete in diverse essay contests

Emily Bower, an Army War College family member, won an essay contest about the National American Indian Heritage Month and received tickets to Hershey Park. Emily is the daughter of Lt. Col. Frederick Bower, USAWC Deputy G-3, who said the family used the tickets to show off Hershey Park to some friends from the United Kingdom. The Army Heritage and Education Center sponsored the essay contest.

Last month, writers competed in a Martin Luther King essay contest sponsored by Carlisle Barracks through the Morale, Welfare and Recreation office. Winners were Zarifa Binte Alam, Dylan McHugh, Shelby Martin and Catilin Shekleton.  

Emily Bower received tickets to Hershey Park for winning a November essay contes.

This month, middle school kids from eight different schools throughout the greater Carlisle area will be penning essays in recognition of Black History Month. The top writers from 6th, 7th and 8th grades and their principles will attend a special event to honor their work at The War College from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Feb. 21 in Bliss Hall. The Center for Strategic Leadership and Development is running the contest and event.