MN Student Receives 3rd Place in Annual Writing Contest

Nicol Odowski, a Marple Newtown High School student, was recently awarded third place at the Central League Writing Contest. Six other students from Marple Newtown participated in the contest.

NEWTOWN SQUARE–Marple Newtown High School student Nicole Odowski was awarded third place at the annual Central League Writing Contest at Lower Merion High School this past spring. Students Lindsey Walsh, Ally Sabatina, Tim Appleby, Jon Caywood, Larisa Fox and Jake Shapiro for also being selected by Marple Newtown teachers to take part at the writing competition.

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Patch Whiz Kid of the Week: Joseph Pham

Marple Newtown Patch highlights Joseph Pham, a fifth-grade student at St. Pius X, who placed first in a writing contest.

Each week, Marple Newtown Patch will seek suggestions from readers for individual kids, youth groups, teens, and even sports teams that wow us with their accomplishments. This week we highlight Joseph Pham, a fifth-grade student at St. Pius X, who placed first in a writing contest. Patch Whiz Kid of the Week: Joseph Pham Whiz Kid's Age: 11 Whiz Kid's School: St. Pius X School Whiz Kid's Accomplishment: Joseph Pham placed first in the Newtown Square Women’s Club Writing Contest. This year's question was: "What historical place would you like to visit and why?" Whiz Kid's Key to Awesomeness: "When our teacher brought the essay up, I did it ant turned it in but I didn't know I was going to win," recalled Joseph about winning the essay contest…

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