The Republican Women of the Yoakum Area announced the winners of the 16th Annual Constitution Essay Contest Ceremony on Wednesday, Nov. 12,, at the Yoakum Community Center.
The winners were chosen from High School Seniors of public and private schools in Lavaca, De-Witt, and Gonzales counties. There were 69 essays submitted. President Laura Wauson introduced Education Committee Co-Chair, Jackie McNerney, to announce this year’s contest winners.
Coming from Nordheim High School were first place winner, Jacob Torres for $1,400 cash prize, Shaylynn Wagner, 2nd Place for $900, and winning Nordheim Government Teacher, Crystal Eichhorn, who received $300. Other winners were Dalyn Knox, 3rd Place for $700 from Moulton High School, and Sytlali Morales, 4th Place for $500 from Gonzales High School.
