Source: Manatee County School District

Three high school students were invited to attend a special luncheon held by the Bradenton Rotary Club and Sons of the American Revolution on September 25, 2023.

Three high school students were invited to attend a special luncheon held by the Bradenton Rotary Club and Sons of the American Revolution on September 25, 2023.

The seniors read their essays titled, “What the Constitution Means to Me,” to an audience filled with rotary members, parents, educators, school district leaders and board members including Vice-Chair Cindy Spray, Mary Foreman, Gina Messenger and Richard Tatum.

Former school board member, Dave “Watchdog” Miner, who founded the essay contest, was also in attendance.

This annual event coincides with American Constitution Day, celebrated on September 17th to commemorate the formation and signing of the U.S. Constitution.

The following students were recognized for their winning essays: 

Photo of essay award winner

First place (tie) – William Blaine, Manatee High School

Photo of essay award winner

First place (tie) – Sophia D’Orazio, Lakewood Ranch High School

Photo of essay contest winner

Third place – Savannah Higgins, Palmetto High School

Mr. Blaine and Ms. D’Orazio each received $2,500 and their essays now advance to the Florida Sons of the American Revolution constitutional scholarship competition.

Ms. Higgins received $1,000.

The students were each accompanied by family members and their social studies teacher.

Superintendent Jason Wysong and Deputy Superintendent Derek Jensen also attended the event.

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Special thanks to Shannon Fleming, Director of Secondary Curriculum, and Katie Wald, Social Studies Coordinator, for sharing information about this Good News event.

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