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Edward Wyatt Middle School student Jelena Lee named statewide VML essay winner, appears on magazine cover

Greensville County Public Schools Board · August 12, 2025
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Summary

Dr. Foxen announced that Edward Wyatt Middle School student Jelena Lee won the Virginia Municipal League 'If I Were Mayor' essay contest and is featured on the VML magazine cover; the board publicly celebrated the honor during the Aug. 11 meeting.

During the Aug. 11, 2025 Greensville County Public Schools board meeting, Dr. Foxen announced that Edward Wyatt Middle School student Jelena Lee is the statewide winner of the Virginia Municipal League (VML) "If I Were Mayor" essay contest and is featured on the cover of the VML magazine.

"I would like to share that our very own student, our statewide winner, Jelena Lee of Edward Wyatt Middle School in Emporia is on the cover of the VTC magazine," Dr. Foxen said, identifying the student and school. Dr. Foxen clarified the recognition was for the VML essay contest.

Board members and meeting participants expressed pride in the student. No further details about the essay content or prizes were disclosed during the meeting.

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