3rd Annual Essay Contest

Congratulations Dillon McGregor for your 1st Place Essay!

Honorable Mention: Devyn Bowman

The Fauquier Juneteenth Executive Committee is thrilled to announce the winner of the 3rd Annual Fauquier Juneteenth Essay Contest! The judges all commented on the overall excellence of the submitted essays. The 2026 Essay Contest Winner is Dillon McGregor of Kettle Run High School! Honorable Mention goes to Devyn Bowman, also of Kettle Run High School.

Please join us in thanking our community judges -Michele Shanks, Angela Robinson and Raeid Ebrahim for their time and expertise.

2025 Winner- Delaney Horton, 2025 Judges: Ednida Minor, Michelle Shanks, and Craig Riddle

2024 Winner - Rueaa Ebrahim, 2024 Judges: Angela Robinson, Dr. Ethel Canty Bethuel, and Renard Carlos