WMGLD Congratulates Essay Contest Winners

(Wakefield, MA) - The Wakefield Municipal Gas & Light Department (WMGLD) recently recognized seven Wakefield 5th grade students for the essays they submitted as part of the 6th annual WMGLD Energy Conservation Essay Contest. Galvin Middle School students Melissa Smith, Tessa Goldlust, Meghan Lyle, Sean DeCourcy, Daniella Glennon, Isabella Zullo and St. Joseph’s School student Aaron Babu were honored at an awards celebration at Wakefield Community Access Television studios in Wakefield.

The seven winning essays were selected from among more than 300 essays submitted by fifth graders at the Galvin Middle School and St. Joseph’s School following a visit to their schools by WMGLD General Manager Pete Dion. A total of 36 students representing Galvin Middle School and four student from St. Joseph’s School, were selected as semi-finalists by a panel of judges which included teachers and WMGLD representatives. All students who submitted an essay received a WMGLD backpack, and each semi-finalist received an LED nightlight. The seven winners also received a special award certificate.

Each winner read his or her essay during the ceremony that was recorded at the WCAT studios for airing at a later date.