The lawyers and judges of the U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida, and the members of the Jacksonville Federal Court Bar Association announced the winners Dec. 15 of the 2023 High School Essay Contest.
Students were asked to contemplate the concept “no taxation without representation,” in recognition of the 250th anniversary of the Boston Tea Party.
Cecilia Connor of Ponte Vedra High School was judged first place and received a $2,000 cash prize. Her teacher, Kristopher Van Beveren, received a $500 classroom grant.