M.E. Henderson Student Wins ‘If I Were Mayor’ Contest

Sam Tabachnik

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Liv Scappa, a seventh grader at Mary Ellen Henderson Middle School, won the Virginia Municipal League’s “If I Were Mayor” essay contest. Governor of Virginia Terry McAuliffe will present the awards to this year’s eight regional winners at a special ceremony to be held January 25 at the Library of Virginia in Richmond.

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