Review Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 2/28/2019 - 6:30 PM
Category: Awards and Commendations
Type: Info
Subject: 2. Winners of the 35th Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Writing, Art, and Speech Contests
Strategic Plan Compatibility Statement:
Goal 2
Student, Family and Community Engagement
Policy: Admin Policy 1.05 - Recognition for Accomplishment
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Background: This evening, students will be presenting their award-winning Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (MLK) speeches.

This year’s MLK contests have produced outstanding entries from students. MPS is happy to recognize the following students for their amazing work around this year’s theme: “Celebrating the Legacy for 35 years!”

Speech Contest Winners
Grades K-2
Elijah Hernandez, 2nd Place, Curtin Academy, Grade 2
Josiah Franklin, 3rd Place, Elm Creative Arts, Kindergarten

Grades 3-4
Kayle Phillips, 1st Place, Golda Meir, Grade 4
Rafidah Mohamad Kobir, 2nd Place, Grant Elementary, Grade 4
Inezmari Chico, 3rd Place, Curtin Academy, Grade 4

Grades 5-6
Zora Penager Davidson, 1st Place, Fernwood Montessori, Grade 6
Avery Stewart, 2nd Place, Clemens Elementary, Grade 5
Javon Robinson, 3rd Place, Congress Elementary, Grade 6

Grades 7-8
Janiya Williams, 1st Place, Golda Meir, Grade 8
Tahji Johnson, 2nd Place, Victory Milw. Italian Immersion, Grade 7
Brandon Gorton, 3rd Place, Cooper School, Grade 7

Grades 9-10
Amillia Bell, 1st Place, Rufus King IB High School, Grade 9
Mary Wilson, 2nd Place, Vincent High School, Grade 9
Angela Gorton, 3rd Place, Reagan IB High School, Grade 9

Grades 11-12
Samia Sheikh, 1st Place, Reagan IB High School, Grade 11
Ahmad Blake, 3rd Place, Obama School of CTE, Grade 12

Writing Contest Winners
Group Project: Grades K-1: Academy of Accelerated Learning
Teacher: April Gagliano
Students: Isaac Bawi, Charlotte Braun-Goeb, Lily Buschkoetter, Anthony Chavez, Harrison Chaysinh, Emett Cruz, Maya Filipovic, Natalia Garcia, Alena Gonzalez-Singh, Maria Haro Barajas, Mason Holmes, Tristin Jefferson, London Lee, Zaw Lian, Ariella Martinez, Soleil Navarro, Henry Pawlak, Raeya Puzia, Gabriela Reyes, Matthew Ruka, Maxwell Simon-Turckes, Mikail Turner, Nathanael Uk, Evelynn Vongphachan, Anthony Wiggins, Brooklyn Xiong, Kaeyalaeni Xiong

Grades 2-3
Brooklynn Solis, 1st Place, Honey Creek, Grade 3
Thomas Pahl, 2nd Place, Milwaukee German Immersion, Grade 3
Logan Hoehnen, 3rd Place, Milwaukee German Immersion, Grade 3

Grades 4-5
Melkhia Rattler, 1st Place, Elm Creative Arts, Grade 4
Aniya Payne, 2nd Place Congress, Grade 4
Jonathan Foersterling, 3rd Place, Milwaukee German Immersion, Grade 4

Grades 6
Haliey Cruz, 1st Place, Burdick, Grade 6
Suri Arteaga, 2nd Place, Golda Meir, Grade 6
Lola Onorato, 3rd Place, Golda Meir, Grade 6

Grades 7-8
Salem Encarnacion, 2nd Place, Longfellow, Grade 8
Kaylie Deluna, 3rd Place, Victory Milwaukee Italian Immersion, Grade 7

Art Contest Winners
Grades K-2
Yovon Castillo, 1st Place, Milwaukee Spanish Immersion, K5
Noah Pressley, 2nd Place, Milwaukee Spanish Immersion, Grade 2
Tashay Wright, 3rd Place, MacDowell Montessori, Grade 2

Grades 3-5
Niebrylis Paso Pastor, 1st Place, La Escuela Fratney, Grade 5
Nancy Thao, 2nd Place, Bruce School, Grade 4
Azavion Hunt, 3rd Place, La Escuela Fratney, Grade 4

Grades 6-8
Jason Xiong, 1st Place, Rufus King Middle School, Grade 8
Angelina Xiong, 2nd Place, Rufus King Middle School, Grade 8
Hope Xiong, 3rd Place, Gaenslen, Grade 7

Grades 9-12
Greta Garcia, 2nd Place, Milwaukee School of Languages, Grade 12
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Keith Posley, Ed.D. - Superintendent