Waco student named finalist in 2020 Save Texas History Essay Contest
and last updated 2020-12-11 19:32:57-05
WACO, TX â A Waco student has been named a finalist in the 2020 Save Texas History Essay Contest.
Students were asked to pen an essay surrounding the question, âWhat history in your community is worth saving?â Callie Clark s answer? Westfest and Czech heritage.
As a finalist, the China Spring Middle School seventh grader will receive a $100 gift card as well as complementary items from the Sons of the Republic of Texas and the Texas General Land Office. I am proud of these students for their dedication to preserve their hometown history. Historical preservation starts in the early years of education and these students are setting a remarkable example to their peers on why history is so important,â said Commissioner Bush. I am honored to read these young studentsâ perspectives and share with the rest of Texas their great work. I commend all f