5 BCPS Students Finalists In Champions Of Courage Essay Contest

BALTIMORE COUNTY, MD — Five Baltimore County Public Schools students have been named essay competition finalists in the “Champions of Courage" Black History Month Essay Competition. The students have been appearing on WBFF-TV FOX 45, WNUV-TV The CW Baltimore and EBFF MyTV Baltimore saluting their personal heroes in January and yet this February. The BCPS students are among the 15 area finalists in the 34th Annual “Champions of Courage” Black History Month Essay Competition. As finalists, each student will receive a $100 award.

The BCPS finalists are:
Bruce Ferstermann, Middle River Middle School
Kameron Brockington, Milford Mill Academy
Breanna Pompey, Parkville High School
Grace Duong, Perry Hall High School
Ava Wehr, Perry Hall High School

The top three essayists, selected from among the 15 finalists, will be announced during a Champions of Courage television special that will air on WBFF-TV FOX 45, Feb. 20, at 7:30 p.m. The top three essayists will be presented with additional awards, and in their honor, their schools will receive cash awards.

According to contest organizers, “Champions of Courage” is designed to commemorate Black History Month by celebrating positive role models for youth. The essay competition provides an opportunity for students in grades 6th through 12th to "participate in a scholastic competition, gain confidence in their abilities and be recognized for their achievement." “Champions of Courage” also serves to share with the legacy and teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.