Langley Hoyt Wins Junior League of Greenville 2015 Young Women’s Writing Contest
May 14, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – The Junior League of Greenville announced that Langley Hoyt is the winner of the 2015 Young Women’s Writing Contest. Hoyt’s essay was about her mission trip to the Dominican Republic where she met the Dominican ambassador to the United States. She talks about her experience in the Dominican and her interaction with children who live in poverty.
“I am very glad that I chose to enter this contest,” Langley Hoyt said. “I am honored to be chosen as the winner and am so glad that I was able to share what I learned from my experiences in the Dominican.”
The Young Women’s Contest is open to female students in Greenville County public, private and home school programs in grades six through twelve. The students are asked to write a 750-1200 word essay about a personal experience that helped them better understand another person. The winner receives a $500 scholarship award provided by First Southern Bank and the essay is featured in the Junior League of Greenville’s VISIONS magazine.
Our Young Women’s Writing Contest helps us to fulfill the Junior League’s Mission of developing the potential of women. Langley’s essay tells a beautiful story about a volunteer experience that changed her perspective. We at the JLG can relate to her thoughtful words, and we are thrilled to have named her as the winner,” said Kathryn Freedman, president of Junior League of Greenville.
Hoyt is a senior at J.L. Mann High School. She serves as vice president of the Art Club and volunteers with the National Honor Society.
About Junior League of Greenville
The Junior League of Greenville is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women, and improving the community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable. The Junior League of Greenville initiates and participates in programs and partnerships that enhance the physical, emotional and educational well-being of children and families. For more information about the Junior League of Greenville, please visit www.jlgreenville.org.
