The 6^th Annual Bessemer /Jefferson County  Leadership Council's Essay/Oratorical Contest was held at the Bessemer Civic Center Monday, February 15, 2010.  Westhills' students that participated were:

Iziah Lavender, Christen Bolling, Jalen Chatman, Carlos Wilson, Jillian Jolly and Khadijah Muhammad.

  The theme for the speech was: A MIND IS A TERRIBLE THING TO WASTE: AFRO-AMERICAN HERO AND HEROINE- PAST AND PRESENT.  Each student gave their speech telling who was important to them and had an impact on them and society.  The speeches had to be memorized. 

Iziah Lavender placed 1^st in the Primary Division for Grs. K-2

Carlos Wilson placed 1^st and Jillian Jolly placed 3^rd in the Intermediate Division for Grs. 3-5.

We are proud of our students for participating in the contest.

Thanks to Mrs. Valerie Simmons, guidance counselor and Mrs. Susan Robertson, 3^rd grade teacher for supporting the students with their attendance at the contest on Feb. 15.

Click here to see their photographs:
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