Students from Michigan City Area Schools and Marquette Schools were recognized this morning for their outstanding writing and thoughtful reflection during a special essay award ceremony hosted at City Hall by the Michigan City Human Rights Commission in collaboration with the Black History Month Committee.
The program celebrated student essays exploring themes connected to Black History Month, encouraging young writers to reflect on history, equality, and the ongoing pursuit of human rights.
Mayor Angie Nelson Deuitch and Michigan City Area Schools Board of Trustees member Marty M. Corley presented awards to the student honorees, congratulating them on the achievement and recognizing the importance of youth voices in shaping a more inclusive future.
Marty M. Corley shakes the hand of an award winning student while presenting a certificate.
Mayor Angie Nelson Deuitch speaks to another awarded student after the ceremony.
TOP: Award recipients who attended the ceremony pose with committee members. BOTTOM: Left to Right, Marty M. Corley, Mayor Angie Nelson Deuitch, MCAS Student, Student’s Parent/Guardian, Superintendent of MCAS Dr. Wendel McCollum