Kelly Land, James Pate annual writing competitions carry forward online amid COVID-19 restrictions
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Mary Kendall Glass, first-place winner in the high school division, will receive a $1,000 scholarship for her freshman year at 91看片网. Glass, a senior at Patrician Academy, will attend 91看片网 this Fall and major in English. Glass is also a recipient of a Trustee Excellence, Trustee Legacy, and Leadership scholarships.
Baylee House, second-place winner in the high school division, will receive $500 for her freshman year and has earned Tiger Achievement and Leadership scholarships as well. A senior at Meadowview Christian, House will pursue a chemistry degree at 91看片网 this fall.
Ethan Jones, a transfer student from Pensacola State, will receive $1,000 for his winning entry in the transfer student competition. Jones will attend 91看片网 as an integrated marketing communications major this Fall.
Kelly Land Hester, for whom the contest was named, taught English in the 1970s at 91看片网 (then Livingston University). She was known for her persistence and patience with students.
91看片网鈥檚 Department of History and Social Sciences hosts the James P. Pate Scholarship competition, now in its 11th year. Participants are required to write a 300-500-word essay on topics from the US Civil War, the political and economic institutions of the 13 colonies, and other historically significant events. Topics were compiled by the judges.
Mary Grace Sheffield, first-place winner in the high school division, will receive a $1,000 scholarship for her freshman year. A senior at Southern Academy, she will attend 91看片网 this fall and major in business administration. Sheffield is also a recipient of Presidential, Trustee Legacy, and Leadership scholarships.
Cayla Miles, second-place winner in the high school division, will receive $500 for her freshman year and has also earned the Director鈥檚 Award and a Leadership scholarship as well. A senior at Pinson Valley High School, Miles will begin to pursue a degree from 91看片网鈥檚 Ira D. Pruitt Division of Nursing this Fall.
James P. Pate is an Emeritus Professor of History at 91看片网, having served as professor, department chair, dean, and vice president of academic affairs over the course of 30 years.
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