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2011 MCC Essay Winners

Karina Ortman - A Voice for Those Who are Not Heard
Lillie Koerner - The Good Samaritan Nation
André Eisenbies - Fifty Cents for the War Machine
Kristin Waltner - Palestine-Israel
Sara Friesen - Peace that Passes Understanding

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MCC Essays - 2010

Three seniors from FA wrote winning essays in the Regional and National MCC Essay Competition. The regional winners are: 1st Place ($100) - Aaron Tschetter, 2nd Place ($75) - Lori Rensink, 3rd Place ($50) - Carl Lehmann. All three essays were sent to the national competition, and Carl Lehmann's essay was chosen as as one of two Honorable Mentions after the first place essay. Links to the essays are posted below.

Digging Deeper by Carl Lehmann
Land of the Free and Home of the Homeless by Aaron Tschetter
Injustices in Sub-Saharan Africa by Lori Rensink

MCC Essays - 2009

Kieran Waltner: "World Energy Crisis"
Molly Boese: "Lord Save Us! We're going to drown!"
Elizabeth Young: "Gun Deaths"
Lindsay Waltner: "Life or Death"
Sara Brockmueller: "When Food is better than a Mustang"
Vanessa Hofer: "Cereal in the Cabinet"

Courses

Course Name: English I
Offered to: Freshmen
Credits: 1
Description: This course is designed to give students a complete overview of English grammar and an introduction to various genres of literature, including short stories, novels, poetry, and drama. Students will develop academic writing skills through a number of writing assignments, implementing the Six Traits of Writing. Throughout the study of these areas, students will expand their vocabulary and develop spelling skills.

Course Name: English II
Offered to: Sophomores
Credits:1
Description: This course is divided into two separate trimesters

Speech (1/2 Credit)

In speech, students will focus on communication skills and learning the basics of public speaking. Students will apply these basics to a variety of public speaking experiences. Students will learn to build strong, logical arguments and improve their listening and evaluation skills.

Writing and Composition (1/2 Credit)

To enhance their writing, students will continue to review English grammar, expand their vocabulary, and develop spelling skills. Students will complete a number of writing assignments designed to prepare them for college writing. Through the study of novels, students will examine quality writing, learn to identify literary elements, and apply reading strategies to comprehend and interpret text.

Course Name: English III: Composition and American Literature
Offered to: Juniors
Credits: 1
Description: Students will read a survey of American literature, exploring the different periods, authors, and genres. Students will study the principles and skills involved in effective writing and will be required to apply these skills to selected writing assignments. Students will continue to work on vocabulary and spelling, as well as grammar.

Course Name: English IV: Composition and British Literature
Offered to: Seniors
Credits:1
Description: Students will read a survey of British literature, exploring the different periods, authors, and genres. Students will complete a variety of writing assignments designed to prepare them for college level writing, including application essays, resumes, business letters, and a major research paper to be entered in the Mennonite/Brethren in Christ Public Policy Essay Contest. Students will continue to work on vocabulary and spelling, as well as grammar.