Committee on the Status of Women announces four students placing in the 2020 Women’s History Essay Contest
First place was awarded to Darian Martin. Darian is the daughter of Tulsea Ellamar and Darrin Martin and is a junior at Kauai High School.
The Kaua‘i Committee on the Status of Women is proud to announce four students placing top honors in the 2020 Women’s History Essay Contest.
First place was awarded to Darian Martin. Darian is the daughter of Tulsea Ellamar and Darrin Martin and is a junior at Kauai High School.
The committee was moved by her raw and honest emotions expressed on her struggles to overcome and gain appreciation for her true self. Her triumph is an inspiration to all.
“Despite the rapid onset of restrictions and closures due to COVD19, we are so proud of Ms. Martin and all the other students that were able to complete an essay,” said Chair Darcie Yukimura. “It’s clear they put a ton of effort into this and took the contest seriously. The essays were moving and inspired our hearts and mind.”
In celebration of Women’s History month and to mark the 100th year anniversary of the 19th Amendment the committee opened the contest to all Kauai public, private, charter and home-schooled high school students. They were asked to submit a one-page essay about a woman who inspired them and how. Prizes were awarded to the top four and the remaining entrants were awarded a consolation prize. This is the first in a four-part series highlighting the students that wrote the winning essays.
The remaining three entrants will be featured in following press releases. The Committee on the Status of Women is part of the County of Kaua‘i Boards and Commissions, and the Hawai‘i State Commission on the Status of Women, which develops and promotes education, interactive opportunities on issues relating to women and girls, prevention of all forms of violence against women and girls, and encouraging health and wellness awareness.
You may visit the Committee on the Status of Women Website at www.kauai.gov/kccsw.
For more information please contact the Office of Boards and Commissions, Ellen Ching eching@kauai.gov or Sandra Muragin smuragin@kauai.gov.
Source: County of Kaua'i