6^th graders Levin Jarrett, Aaron Howell and Maggie Deaver

5th graders Honey Balfour, Austin Falconer and Rachel Cooper

When the local chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution announced the 5^th and 6^th grade winners of this year's essay competition in the Thomasville area, Brookwood students claimed all the prizes.

Levin Jarrett, who was a first-place winner last year in the 5^th grade, claimed the top prize again in the 6^th grade. Austin Falconer's essay won first place in this year's 5^th grade competition.

Their winning essays are sent from the local DAR chapter for judging at the state level.

Brookwood 5^th graders Rachel Cooper and Honey Balfour won second and third place prizes, respectively, for their essays.

Aaron Howell won second place for the 6^th grade competition, and Maggie Deaver took the third place for 6^th graders.

"Last year, Brookwood's Julianne Dennis won the state DAR first-place medal in Atlanta when she was a 6^th grader," said Lower School Director Ashley Harper. "Our 5^th and 6^th grade teachers and our talented students continue to make us proud with these winning essays, which demonstrate the outstanding writing ability of Brookwood students."