Moore wins essay and speaking contest

Maggie Moore, a senior at New Albany High School, is the Congressional District winner of the 2020 Mississippi School Board Association Essay & Speaking Contest.  The topic of the contest was: “Can and Should Freedom of Expression and Civility Co-exist?”  Moore delivered her award winning speech at MSBA Annual Conference on Tuesday, February 18.  Moore won a cash prize from the contest.

Several from the New Albany School District and community attending the conference to show support for Moore. Pictured front row l-r: Lance Moore, New Albany School Board Member Jill Shaw, Maggie Moore, Alison Moore; back row l-r: New Albany School Board Member David Rainey and New Albany School District Superintendent Dr. Lance Evans.