Pomona Middle Schooler, Sarah wins Scholastic Scope Contest
Dr. Ira Oustatcher, center, and Megan Fredrickson right, English teacher congratulates seventh grader, Sarah McDonagh for winning the writing contest with Scholastic Scope Magazine at Pomona Middle School Feb. 3, 2012. ( Carucha L. Meuse / The Journal News )
Pomona MIddle school announce that they have a winner in a monthly writing contest held nationwide by Scholastic Scope Magazine. Sarah McDonagh, a seventh grader entered the magazine’s writing contest in December.
The contest was to write a response to a quote by Helen Keller: ” you will succeed if you persevere and you will find a joy in overcoming obstacles.” Students were to explain how this quote applies to a young woman featured in the magazine who lost her lower leg in a accident.
The magazine gave the winner, Sarah a copy of the book, The Running Dream, by Wendelin Van Draanen.
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