Winners Announced in the Stanley Lewis Cultural Diversity Writing Contest
MCC is pleased to announce the winners of the Stanley Lewis Cultural Diversity Writing
Contest. Jessica Chavis of Madisonville took first place with her entry, Heart s
Cry. Second place winner was Megan Soulakham, also of Madisonville, with her entry,
Diversity Through A Natural Redhead s Eye. Brittany Stanley of White Plains placed
third with her entry, Color My World.
Sponsored by MCC, the Stanley Lewis Cultural Diversity Writing Contest is an annual
event to honor Mr. Lewis, MCC's first African American faculty member. Mr. Lewis was
dedicated to meeting the needs of every student and provided genuine kindness, concern,
and the best possible service for over 28 years. He was an active member and Trustee
at Eastview Baptist Church in Madisonville.
Winners were announced February 12, 2013 during MCC s 18th Annual Voices program in
celebration of Black History Month.
(Pictured (L-R) Megan Soulakham, 2nd place winner - Jessica Chavis, 1st place winner - Cherry Berges, MCC s Librarian - James Bowles, MCC s Director of Cultural Diversity - Silas Matchem, Sr., MCC s Student Affairs Coordinator of Special Projects)