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2024 International Essay Contest Winners (1st Place Winner – Abigail Loken, 2nd Place Winner – Julia McCants, and 3rd Place Winner Diego Sanchez-Rivera from Humphreys High School) with the Brothers of Lambda Xi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.

2024 International Essay Contest Winners (1st Place Winner – Abigail Loken, 2nd Place Winner – Julia McCants, and 3rd Place Winner Diego Sanchez-Rivera from Humphreys High School) with the Brothers of Lambda Xi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. (Image: Lambda Xi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.)

The Brothers of Lambda Xi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. announced the winners of the 2024 International High School Essay Contest on Saturday, November 16, 2024, during the Annual Achievement Week Banquet held at the Morning Calm located on Camp Humphreys Army Base in South Korea.

  • 1st Place Winner – Abigail Loken from Humphreys High School

  • 2nd Place Winner – Julia McCants from Humphreys High School

  • 3rd Place Winner – Diego Sanchez-Rivera from Humphreys High School

26 High School Seniors from Osan, Daegu, and Humphreys competed in the local contest by writing a 750-word essay based on the theme: “What impact do you believe that social media is having on mental health and why is it important to address this issue?”

1st Place Winner – Abigail Loken from Humphreys High School receives a $500 check from the Brothers of Lambda Xi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.

1st Place Winner – Abigail Loken from Humphreys High School receives a $500 check from the Brothers of Lambda Xi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. (Image: Lambda Xi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.)

2nd Place Winner – Julia McCants from Humphreys High School receives a $300 check from the Brothers of Lambda Xi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.

2nd Place Winner – Julia McCants from Humphreys High School receives a $300 check from the Brothers of Lambda Xi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. (Image: Lambda Xi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.)

3rd Place Winner – Diego Sanchez-Rivera from Humphreys High School receives a $200 check from the Brothers of Lambda Xi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.

3rd Place Winner – Diego Sanchez-Rivera from Humphreys High School receives a $200 check from the Brothers of Lambda Xi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. (Image: Lambda Xi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.)

2024 International Essay Contest Winners (1st Place Winner – Abigail Loken, 2nd Place Winner – Julia McCants, and 3rd Place Winner Diego Sanchez-Rivera from Humphreys High School) with the Brothers of Lambda Xi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.

2024 International Essay Contest Winners (1st Place Winner – Abigail Loken, 2nd Place Winner – Julia McCants, and 3rd Place Winner Diego Sanchez-Rivera from Humphreys High School) with the Brothers of Lambda Xi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. (Image: Lambda Xi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.)

Ms. Aiana Janica G. Artis received a special award from the Brothers of Lambda Xi Chapter (Event Coordinator Mr. Eugene Gibbs and Past Immediate Basileus Mr. Rodney Brown) for set up all of the beautiful decorations at the Achievement Week Banquet held on Camp Humphreys Army Base.

Ms. Aiana Janica G. Artis received a special award from the Brothers of Lambda Xi Chapter (Event Coordinator Mr. Eugene Gibbs and Past Immediate Basileus Mr. Rodney Brown) for set up all of the beautiful decorations at the Achievement Week Banquet held on Camp Humphreys Army Base. (Image: Lambda Xi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.)

 aplace decorated with balloons. most likely photo spot for winners.

(Image: Lambda Xi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.)

tables decorated with balloons.

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entrance decorated with balloons.

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stage decorated with balloons.

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small balloons on the table.

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Lambda Xi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. 2024 International High School Essay Contest Banner.  

Lambda Xi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. 2024 International High School Essay Contest Banner. (Image: Lambda Xi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.)

The Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. 2024 International High School Essay Contest Banner.

The Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. 2024 International High School Essay Contest Banner. (Image: Lambda Xi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.)

The 1st Place winner Abigal Loken will represent Lambda Xi Chapter at the upcoming 13th District International High School Essay Contest with a chance to win:

  • 1st Place Winner - $1,000

  • 2nd Place Winner - $600

  • 3rd Place Winner - $400

The 13th District International High School Essay Contest Winner will be announced no later than January 31, 2025. The Brothers of Lambda Xi Chapter wish Abigail the best of luck as she competes against other high school students from the following locations: Bahamas, Mexico, England, China, United Arab Emirates, U.S. Virgin Islands, Hawaii, Canada, Panama, Dominican Republic, Germany, Japan, Ghana, Bermuda, and Nigeria.

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