Their dreams are so big, that over 85 percent of the school’s 480 students participated in the Georgia Statewide Essay Contest, “My Dream,” that was inspired by Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” collection at Morehouse College.

Third through fifth grade students were asked to submit a 200-400 word essay about their dream for the world. Essays focused on a subject that students felt needed attention or changing and discribed how they would make the change or improvement.

Because of the school’s overwhelming participation, Fayetteville Intermediate was honored during an awards ceremony at the Atlanta History Center and received $250.

Two of the school’s students were also honored for their award winning essays. Fourth grader Tyler Brown wrote an essay about medical care for soldiers and Airyn Nash based hers on homeless shelters for kids.

The Atlanta History Center, AT&T and Margaret Mitchell House and Museum sponsored the contest. Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin and other dignitaries were in attendance to help present the awards.

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