Three students from Sturgis Middle School have been named local winners in the 50th annual America & Me Essay Contest. The three students, who earned the first, second, and third place award for our school, are Ian Earl, first, Evelyn Cruz, second, and Olivia Sudduth, third. All three received award certificates for their achievement. As our school's first place winner, Ian's name will also be engraved on a plaque for permanent display in the school. 

Ian Earl's first place essay now advances to the state level competition, from which the top ten essays in Michigan will be selected. 

Congratulations to our winners!

Pictured left to right are: Olivia Sudduth, Ian Earl and Evelyn Cruz.