Rebecca Best This is Me

 Web References

1. 1. The Marietta Times: Remembering a pioneer

   mariettatimes.com/news/story/n - [Cached]

   Published on: 1/14/2006   Last Visited: 1/14/2006

   Best, daughter, and only child, of Garry and Rebecca Best, of Marietta, received her scholarship award to WVUP in a ceremony, sponsored by DuPont, at Parkersburg High School Thursday.
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   "It was maybe fourth- or fifth- grade," Best said.
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   In her essay, Best speaks of positive change for America and for Marietta because of King's teachings.
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   Best is active in sports at her school and one day hopes to be a physical therapist. With her scholarship, she plans to begin college at WVUP, then later transfer to a school in Pennsylvania for her degree.
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   For Best, the essay contest win represents the beginning of higher education for her and being closer to her personal goal.
   
   "I was really surprised to win first place," Best said.
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   Parents: Garry and Rebecca Best, of Marietta.
   
   Education: Senior at Marietta High School, former Harmar Elementary School student.

2. 2. NewsandSentinel.com: Student wins company's MLK essay contest - - The Parkersburg News & Sentinel

   www.newsandsentinel.com/news/s - [Cached]

   Published on: 1/16/2006   Last Visited: 1/16/2006

   Best, daughter, and only child, of Garry and Rebecca Best of Marietta, received her scholarship award to WVU-P in a ceremony sponsored by DuPont at Parkersburg High School Thursday.
   ...
   In her essay, Best speaks of positive change for America and for Marietta because of King's teachings.
   ...
   Best is active in sports at her school and one day hopes to be a physical therapist. With her scholarship, she plans to begin college at WVU-P, then later transfer to a school in Pennsylvania for her degree.
   ...
   For Best, the essay contest win represents the beginning of higher education for her and being closer to her personal goal.