Cultural Celebration Essay Contest

2025 Essay Contest Winners

At the August 6th Dauphin County Commissioners’ meeting, the Commissioners honored the outstanding winners of the Dauphin County Cultural Essay Contest. With over 80 essays submitted across three age categories, these 9 submissions stood out as exceptional to our dedicated volunteer judges. The students who won represent a range of schools throughout Dauphin County including Hershey Highschool, Milton Hershey School, Paxtonia Elementary School, DC Technical School, and more. Below please see photos from the meeting where these talented students were celebrated for their achievements.