Butler County Retired Teachers Recognize Essay and Spelling Bee Winners

Tue, 03/14/2017 - 6:34am — Diane Dyer

Pictured above is Jonah being recognized at the Butler County Retired Teachers' Association meeting on March 13th. L-R Deanna Jenkins (aunt), Wendy Swift (mother), Jonah Swift, Linda Fay Tines (grandmother), Phyllis Cook (BCRTA essay coordinator), Katie Wilson (teacher), Chad Flener (principal)

A Morgantown Elementary School student was selected Butler County Winner in the 2016-2017 "Grandparent of the Year" essay contest sponsored by AARP Kentucky and the Kentucky Retired Teachers' Association (KRTA).

Jonah Swift, son of Kenny and Wendy Swift, is among thousands of Kentucky fifth graders who participated in the 16th Annual Essay competition for 2016-2017. Students submitted essays answering why "My Grandparent should be the AARP Kentucky Grandparent of the Year" . As county winner, Jonah received a framed certificate for his efforts and the essay will be submitted for district competition. He and other district winners then become eligible to participate in the state finals. In a recognition ceremony the "Grandparent of the Year" and student are honored at the Annual KRTA Convention in Louisville. The state winner also receives a $100 award.

CLICK HERE to read Jonah's essay: 20170315083152372.pdf

The essay competition is a unique way to recognize the significant contributions that older Kentuckians make toward shaping the lives and values of youth across the Commonwealth. The "AARP Grandparent of the Year" essay contest is organized by local Retired Teacher Association units, who help secure local school participation, promote the activity, and serve as local contest judges.

L-R Annie Hawkins, Carter Hawkins, BCRTA President Fred Tate.

Butler County Retired Teachers' Association also recognized Carter Hawkins, Butler County Spelling Bee Winner, at their recent meeting. Carter is the son of Jeff and Annie Hawkins and attends Butler County Middle School.

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