Buxton, Lutz and Bernath take top spots in annual Law Day essay contest

ZANESVILLE − Owen Buxton of Bishop Rosecrans High School won first place in the Muskingum County Bar Association's Law Day essay contest. Graduating seniors from Muskingum County high schools were eligible for the contest.

Buxton received a $1,500 scholarship for his essay. He is the son of Scott and Stephanie Buxton and plans to attend Muskingum University to study history with a minor in political science.

Owen Lutz of Maysville High School won second place and a $1,000 scholarship. The son of Jake and Jackie Lutz, he plans to attend Ohio Dominican University and study business.

Brendan Bernath of Bishop Rosecrans High School took third place. He received a $500 scholarship and plans to study computer science. He is the son of Ryan and Theresa Bernath and plans to attend the University of Notre Dame.

Law Day is celebrated annually on May 1 and was conceived in 1957. This year's theme. Voices of Democracy, recognized that in democracies, the people rule. For nearly 250 years, Americans have expressed their political views and wishes by speaking their minds and voting in elections. In 2024, the United States will hold its 60th presidential election and Americans will address fundamental questions about democracy and the rule of law.

This article originally appeared on Zanesville Times Recorder: Two Rosecrans and one Maysville seniors win essay contest