Hawken Senior Named Maltz Essay Semi-Finalist

While she didn't make it into the final round, a Hawken School senior was named a semi-finalist in a local essay contest.

Annie Artz was named semi-finalists in the fifth annual Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage Stop the Hate: Youth Speak Out! essay contest, according to a press release.

Artz was among 25 students from around the area to be semi-finalists.

The Top 10 finalists were named and will compete for a total of $100,000 in scholarships and prizes. 

Their essays address a variety of issues, from living with alopecia, mental illness to LGBT issues and economic diversity and offer heartfelt and innovative solutions.