Each year, the Wellington Rotary Club presents its World Peace Initiative to support world peace and multicultural understanding. The initiative kicks off in March and culminates on Sept. 21, which is United Nations World Peace Day.
Recently, the World Peace Essay Contest for high school students was concluded. Every high school student in the Wellington area was invited to participate in the contest by submitting an essay that fosters the belief in world peace and multicultural understanding.
This year, 35 essays were submitted. The following students were declared winners and will receive their awards at the Sept. 21 ceremony. Cody Lagana of Wellington High School won for his school. His teacher is Ms. Flora Rigolo. Derquan James of Palm Beach Central High School won for his school. His teacher is Ms. Joy Ostaffe. Each winner will receive a check for $100 at the peace ceremony.
The club thanks all students and teachers for participating and congratulates the winners. For more information about the Wellington Rotary Club, call Bob Salerno at (561) 512-8247.
