2010 Abstinence Essay Contest

The Wayne County Health Department and the Wayne Council on Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention sponsored it's 8th annual essay contest on "Abstinence" for area High Schoolers.

Each student submitted an essay in their own words on why they think abstinence is the best choice for teens in the prevention of teenage pregnancy. The essay's were limited to 1500 words and could be type or handwritten.

First place winner received a$1,000 scholarship and a $200 gift card. Second place winner received a $500 scholarship and $100 gift card. Third place winner received a $300 scholarship and $50 gift card.

To read the top three winner's essay's, click on one of the respective link above.

Pictured above (from left) are Ta-Kisha Darden, Wayne County Health Department Adolescent Health Educator, Ashley Howell, first-place winner, and Nathaniel Bridgers, third-place winner.

Pictured above (from left) are Ta-Kisha Darden, Wayne County Health Department Adolescent Health Educator and second-place winner Marisa Linton.