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Tinley Park high school student earns 1st place in statewide writing contest

By Alonzo Small,

10 days ago

TINLEY PARK, Ill. — A Tinley Park sophomore earned first place in the Illinois State Writing contest.

Amira Hammad, who attends Tinley Park High School in Bremen High School District 228, was recognized in Springfield on May 1 for the achievement.

https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=3ZE9eG_0svd8S3s00 — Amira Hammad (Photo courtesy of the Secretary of State’s Office)

“Writing has been an intense passion and aspiration of mine for as long as I can remember,” Hammad said. “To go from mindlessly writing journal entries in the shadows of my own room to winning first place in a state competition and having my words heard on such a large platform is an accomplishment I never would’ve even dreamed of experiencing. I could not be more grateful for my teachers, family, and friends for the endless support they’ve given to this silly dream of mine throughout the years.”

Congratulations, Amira!

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