CHAMBERS COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION AWARDS
EAST CHAMBERS ESSAY WINNERS
The
Chambers County Historical Commission presented awards to two East
Chambers ISD 8th graders for winning the 2010 Historical Essay Contest.
The first place winner was Andrew McGovern, who wrote about
his great-great grandfather, Martin Franzen. He was writing under the
category of People who had influenced the history of Chambers County.
His essay provided the history of the Martin Franzen family and their
contributions to the Winnie-Stowell area. For his efforts, Andrew was
awarded the First Place Trophy, a $50.00 Savings Bond donated by
Security State Bank of Anahuac and a Certificate recognizing his
participation.
The second place winner was Brandon Johnson who wrote under the same category and provided a history of the Karankawa Indians. His essay depicted the life of these Native Americans who roamed the Trinity River long before Chambers County was created. The second place prize was a trophy and a Certificate for participating.
In all, the Commission received thirty one essays from East Chambers and all of the other contestants received Certificates recognizing their participation. Last year, only one student participated from East Chambers and the Commission looks forward to an even greater participation next year.
Article by CCHC Publicity Chair Pudge Willcox
Photos by CCHC Secretary Kay Willcox
May 15, 2010
Chambers County Historical Commission News
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