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Gilroy Rotary Essay Contest
Jill Fortino (Committee Chair), Peter Katavich (Rotary President) Kevin Fortino (CHS), Emma Orth (GECA), Hildelisa Murillo (GECA), Hayden
Jungling (CHS), J. Chris Mickartz and Larry J. Mickartz (
TODAY ) standing in front of The Four-Way Test banner which describes the
theme of the essay contest.
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THIS WAS THE FIRST YEAR FOR THE Gilroy Rotary Club’s
“Four-Way Test” Essay Contest. It was open to all Gilroy
Unified high schools English and Social Studies classes.
The theme was based on Rotary’s belief in the Four-Way
Test; Is it the truth? Is it fair to all concerned? Will it build
goodwill and better friendships? Will it be beneficial to
all concerned?
Students were asked to write how the Four Way Test
could be applied to their everyday lives, historical events,
or even how to solve current world-wide issues. First and
second place winning essays were chosen from each school.
The top five essays were chosen by teachers and the top
two were selected by Rotary judges. This year there were
representation from Christopher High School (CHS) and
Gilroy Early College Academy (GECA). Winners included
First Place, sophomore Kevin Fortino and Second Place,
sophomore Hayden Jungling from CHS. First Place, junior
Emma Orth and Second Place, junior Hildelisa Murillo from
GECA. Students presented their essays to the Gilroy Rotary
Club in March.
First place winners each received $100 and second
place winners received $50. Larry and J. Chris Mickartz of
TODAY sponsored the awards and chose the winning
essay for publication — Emma Orth’s “Decision Making And
The Four Way Test.” (Essay on page 31.)
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GILROY • MORGAN HILL • SAN MARTIN
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J. Chris Mickartz, publisher and executive editor of
TODAY
presenting a check to Kevin Fortino, first place winner from
Christopher High School. Seated is Emma Orth, first place
winner from Gilroy Early College Academy.
MAY/JUNE 2016
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