Okarche eighth graders sweep essay contest

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These Okarche eighth graders have swept the top three places in an annual Delta Kappa Gamma essay contest: from left, Ethan Kirby, Izabella Beam and Easton Roby. (Photo provided)

Okarche Junior High eighth grader have swept the top three places in an annual Delta Kappa Gamma essay contest.

Izabella Beam was the first-place winner, Ethan Kirby finished second and Easton Roby placed third. All three are students of Lyndal Westmoreland.

The three Okarche eighth graders will be honored and receive their awards during an April 9th reception in Kingfisher.

Izabella’s essay will be entered in a statewide competition. 

The multi-county essay contest is sponsored each year by the Theta chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma, a professional organization of women educators.