ACS students win Gaslight Festival essay contest

Six Anderson Community Schools (ACS) students were recognized on Saturday, August 24, 2024 during the Gaslight Festival in a special ceremony at Funko Park. The students participated in the "Love your City" essay contest and finished either 1st or 2nd in their division.
 
Students completed and submitted their essays last spring. More details about the contest can be found here.

ACS Gaslight Festival Essay Contest Winners

Grades K-3
1st Place - Mara Schultz (Eastside Elementary School)
2nd Place - Amelia Clark (Edgewood Elementary School)

Grades 4-5
1st Place - Oliver Logan (Eastside Elementary School)

Grades 6-8
1st Place - Kaleb Zachary (Highland Middle School)

Grades 9-12
1st Place - Viviana Parson (Anderson High School)
2nd Place - Rebecca Alspaugh (Anderson High School)

Students in 1st place will receive $100, a medal, and a Gaslight T-shirt. 
Students in 2nd place will receive $50, a medal, and a Gaslight T-shirt.