United States Ambassador Brent Hardt announced the winners of the US Embassy’s inaugural Dr. Martin King, Jr. essay contest on Tuesday at a ceremony at his residence, where Sheena Chin of President’s College was declared the first place winner.
The contest was open to students, ages 12 to 16, in public and private schools throughout Guyana and the essays reflected on how Guyanese youth can contribute to a “revolution of values” that reflects unconditional love for all people regardless of tribe, race, class, or creed.
The students were encouraged to submit a typewritten, double-spaced essay of 600 to 1,000 words that was judged on
