March 19, 2024

Newton student places in state essay contest

Local third-grader Isaac Alexander is a state-wide award-winning writer, according to the members of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary who paid him a surprise visit at Thomas Jefferson Elementary on March 26, with prizes in hand. In November, Isaac had received first place at the local level in the third-grade essay contest, “I Love America Because ...” Unbeknownst to Isaac or his teachers, the essay then went on to the district level competition, where it once again received first place, and then moved to the state level, where it ultimately received second place. Isaac received certificates and cash prizes for each level of the competition. He is the oldest child of Dr. Zack and Stephanie Alexander.