Name: Lydia Brough
School: Junior at Emmaus High School
Accomplishment: The 11th-grader was chosen a finalist for the 2010-2011 Penn State University Writing Contest.
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Each year, the English department at the high school nominates the best writers to participate in the contest. According to current enrollment in grade eleven, Emmaus High School (EHS) was allowed to nominate four students this year.
Key to Awesomeness: All four EHS students were given one hour to write an impromptu essay under teacher supervision. The essays were then sent to Penn State University, where a panel of experienced teachers of composition evaluated the entries from schools throughout the state. They judged the essays on several criteria, including evidence that students can control a broad range of analytical and writing skills. After the evaluation process, the panel selected three winners and 17 finalists.
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Lydia and her parents are invited to attend an awards ceremony and banquet at the Nittany Lion Inn, State College, on April 8, at which time Penn State University will recognize her accomplishments.
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