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State Projects

The State Projects Committee of the TNSO has selected the winner of this year’s high school essay contest. Eric Malena II of Bolivar Central High School has been awarded a $350 cash prize and will be invited to present his essay at the State Convention in May. The committee extends its sincere appreciation to the teachers, counselors, and sponsors for their support and for encouraging student participation.

The 2024 winner of the TNSO High School Essay Contest, Ava Mae Warman, attended the Awards Luncheon at Sewanee and shared her essay with attendees.

Read the winning essay.

2024 TNSO Essay Contest Winners

First Place:

Ava Mae Warren, McKenzie High School

Sponsoring Chapter: Gamma Alpha

Second Place:

Keely Melton, Humphreys County McEwen High School

Sponsoring Chapter: Gamma Omicron

Third Place:

Haylie Thurman, Hampshire Unit School

Sponsoring Chapter: Alpha Rho

Honorable Mention:

Daniel Fletcher, Bolivar Central High School

Sponsoring Chapter: Beta Sigma

The 2024 winner of the TNSO High School Essay Contest, Ava Mae Warman, attended the Awards Luncheon at Sewanee and shared her essay with attendees.

Read the winning essay.