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Congratulations to the winners of this year’s Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. speech contest. Each student delivered a thoughtful, well-crafted message that honored his legacy and highlighted the continued importance of belonging, service and community.

2025 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Speech Winners

K–2nd Grade
1st place: Avery Morris, Kaysville Elementary School
2nd place: Angeline Senrick, Bountiful Elementary School
3rd place (tie): Sydney Fowers, Heritage Elementary School, Jane Alvey, Parkside Elementary School

3rd–4th Grade
1st place: Alexander Harrison, Bountiful Elementary School
2nd place: Leanne Wang, Valley View Elementary School
3rd place: Andrea Cole, Holbrook Elementary School

5th–6th Grade
1st place: Alice Hamilton, Endeavour Elementary School
2nd place: McCoy Poll, South Weber Elementary School
3rd place: Collins May, Cook Elementary School

7th–9th Grade
1st place: McKenzie Smidt, home-school program
2nd place: Isaac Cyril, South Davis Junior High School
3rd place: Jesus Garcia, North Layton Junior High School

10th–12th Grade
1st place: Beatrice Etter, Farmington High School
2nd place: Bella Harvey, Syracuse High School
3rd place: Sadeelyn Savage, Woods Cross High School

Thank you to all participants for contributing their voices and perspectives.