The top award winners in the Local History Competition were: Sam Marsden who received the Essence Cup from Alex Henderson; David Johnston who received his award from First Trust Bank manager Aisling Press; Julia Martin who received her award from Christine Cunningham of the Northern Bank; Andrew Skillen who received the HF Law Jewellers Cup; Glen McCormick who received fifth prize, sponsored by Hale's Fruit. There were also fourteen students whose work was highly commended and who all received a money prize: Nicole McCartan; Ryan Shaw; Chris Feenan; Natasha Murphy; Clare Smyth; Nathan Mullan; Tessa McMahon; Chloe Skillen; Adrian Salamin; Piera Cirefice; Jane McEvoy; Luc Bonnargent; James Ward; Helen Sawey. The range of entries was fascinating, spanning the history of Newcastle, of Donard forest, of Clough Castle and delving into family history of people who dug the Mourne tunnel, who built the Titanic, who fought in WW2, who played a role in searching for peace. So many of our students had put a great deal of work into their research, writing and presentation of their essays. We are very grateful into our sponsors, Laws, First Trust and Northern Banks, Hale's Fruit and Essence. We are grateful for the awards and prizes, but also for the interest taken in reading and judging the essays. Knowing that they had an audience to write for gave real impetus to our students.
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