Schools
7th Grader At MPA Recognized In International Essay Contest
Najja King was one of only 33 recognized worldwide in the essay contest that promotes peace and humanity.
CHICAGO (MORGAN PARK) — A seventh grader at Morgan Park Academy is one of just a few dozen students worldwide to have been chosen for recognition in an international essay contest with a theme of peace and humanity.
Najja King, a Flossmoor resident, was one of 33 students chosen for prizes or an honorable mention in the essay contest held annually by the Goi Peace Foundation, a Tokyo-based non-governmental organization and UNESCO.
More than 7,000 students from around the world submitted essays in the 7-13 age group that King fits.
Find out what's happening in Beverly-MtGreenwoodfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
This year's contest theme was “creating a society full of kindness.”
Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.
