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2 Tennessee Christian Prepatory Students Win Essay Contest

  • Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Colter Shell with middle school English teacher Tawnie Locklear.
Colter Shell with middle school English teacher Tawnie Locklear.

Tennessee Christian Preparatory School (TCPS) held an essay contest in conjunction with the school's Presidential Celebration on Tuesday at the Museum Center at 5ive Points. All Upper School students wrote essays on what TCPS means to them.

Colter Shell won second place and $25 for his essay, and Jordan Barto won first place and $50 for expressing his thoughts on TCPS.

Jordan Barto with middle school English teacher Tawnie Locklear.
Jordan Barto with middle school English teacher Tawnie Locklear.
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