ANDRADE WINS $500 FOR PATSY MINK ESSAY. Junior Micah Andrade received the honor of being one of five winners in a statewide high school essay contest that focused on the legacy of Patsy Mink. For Andrade, writing is second nature. “It’s been my outlet for so long because it helps you articulate your feelings in a way that you probably couldn’t do verbally,” said Andrade. He attributes some of his success to the many advanced classes he has taken. “It’s probably due to the fact that I’m in (Advanced Placement Language and Composition),” said Andrade. “(Because of the class) I’m better at structuring my writing and finding words that aren’t generally used as often, but in the correct places.”
Compiled by Mary Conner
