Sanders Announces Winners of State of the Union Essay Contest.

Sen. Bernie Sanders launched his eighth annual State of the Union essay contest last week, calling on Vermont’s high school students to address what they view as the major issues facing the United States.

St. Johnsbury Academy Junior Quinn Nelson Mayo of St. Johnsbury won the 2017 State of the Union essay contest sponsored by Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders. Two other SJA students were recognized as finalists among only 20 from across the state: Sophomore Rebecca Green of Waterford, and Junior Emma Carlson of Lyme, New Hampshire. The essays of winners and finalists will be entered into the.

A freshman from Essex High School has won Sen. Bernie Sanders' ninth annual State of the Union essay contest. The contest gives Vermont high school students an opportunity to describe which issues they would prioritize if they were president. Some 590 students submitted 250-500 word essays. Firdaus Muhammad is the first freshmen ever to win.

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U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) on Monday announced the winners of his ninth annual State of the Union essay contest. Placing third is Joseph Brody, a senior at St. Johnsbury.

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