(Photo left to right: Carmen Corcoran, Isabella Flores, Haley Laughlin)
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Bishop Flaget 6th grader Isabella Flores won the state level Aerie Eagles God, Flag, and Country Speech Competition in the 10-11 year old age group on May 3rd in Zanesville.
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Flores’s speech on diversity and unity earned her a $2000 scholarship, $300 cash prize, and a trip to the national competition in Louisville, Kentucky, in July.
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Also placing in the state competition were Bishop Flaget 7th grader Haley Laughlin who placed 3rd in the 12-13 age group, and Zane Trace freshman Carmen Corcoran who placed 3rd in the 14-15 age group. Both girls received $100 cash prizes.
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All three young ladies competed and won at the district and zone levels, representing the Chillicothe Aerie Eagles.
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Flores is the daughter of Helen and Miguel Flores, Laughlin is the daughter of Pat and Tami Laughlin, and Corcoran is the daughter of Dennis and Laura Corcoran.