Kim McNulty, Chair-2025 Hazleton Rotary Essay Contest, announced that Sharan Parikh, a junior at MMI Preparatory School will receive the $100 prize from Hazleton Rotary for his winning entry in the Hazleton Rotary Essay Contest
His essay has been forwarded to Rotary District 7410 (Northeast PA) for the opportunity to win the essay prizes of $1,000 for first place, $500 for second place and $250 for third place.
The District Committee will begin judging essays at the end of the month and will be in touch with the local essay winners as the process unfolds. The three larger prizes will be awarded at the District Conference.
The essay topic was “Is it fair to all concerned?” which is related to Rotary’s Four Way Tests which guides all Rotary projects. The contest was open to High School Juniors and Seniors.
Hazleton Rotary President Alan Whitaker remarks, “We congratulate Sharan on winning our local contest and wish him success as his essay proceeds to the District Contest. Hazleton Rotary is very proud of you!”
The essay was sent out to Rotary members.