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Clinton Student Wins National Essay Contest [With Video]

Of 1,400 contestants, Jared Eliot Middle School student Julia Horan wins one of two top prizes.

When you see Clinton resident and student Julia Horan, please congratulate her on winning a national contest and $5,000 in winnings!

The subject was "Lady Liberty" and Horan was one of 1,400 middle school students across the country to enter the contest.

Superintendent of Schools Jack Cross said to Horan and her parents, "We are extremely pleased that you represented us so well and applaud you for your courage and your choice."

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The video seen here represents just a portion of Horan's speech in front of the town's Board of Education and audience.

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