Randolph Student Wins Second Place in Statewide Writing Contest

RANDOLPH, NJ — A student from Randolph came in second place in the high school written work category of the 2021 New Jersey Child Support Teen Media Contest.

Heather Murphy, who attends Morris County School of Technology, was awarded for her piece “The Art of Slipping."

The contest was organized by New Jersey Human Services and honored 12 New Jersey high school and middle school students.

Students were asked to submit artistic visual and written portrayals celebrating how teens and their loved ones supported each other through the challenges of the pandemic, from remote schooling to finding new ways for families to stay connected.

“The last year and a half have been incredibly difficult for many families. It is wonderful to see young people have the opportunity to share their stories and experiences through art, and contemplate the importance of strong family bonds especially during challenging times,” said Acting Human Services Commissioner Sarah Adelman.

Here is the full list of winners:

Winners in the Hand-Drawn/Hand-Painted category for middle schools:

• First place: Charvi Yetish, Pond Road Middle School
• Second place: Erich Nunez Viveros, JP Case Middle School
• Third place: Hannah Lee, Schuyler-Colfax Middle School

Winners in the Hand-Drawn/Hand-Painted category for high schools:

• First place: Andrew Kim, Montclair Kimberley Academy
• Second place: Suan Jeong, Bergen County Technical School (Teterboro)
• Third place: Julia Desderio, Cherokee High School

Winners in the Written Work category for middle schools:

• First place: Amy Lin, Montgomery Upper Middle School
• Second place: Stella Gratcofsky, Sandyston-Walpack School
• Third place: Tian Hu, Academy 1 Middle School

Winners in the Written Work category for high schools:

• First place: Ines Avila-Mota, Cliffside Park High School
• Second place: Heather Murphy, Morris County School of Technology
• Third place: Matthew Givone, Morris County School of Technology