Robert Toombs Christian Academy’s Middle School English Language Arts students sweeps the Octogenarian Essay competition. RTCA had a total of eight students submit their essay and three of them placed in the top three. Sixth grader, Anna Kate Joyner received first place for her essay titled “A Toombs County Man.” Seventh grader, Jarrett Reaves received second place for his essay titled “A Story Between Friends.” Third place went to seventh grader Yates Pye for his essay titled “Growing Up With Janice.” All winners receive a tshirt, certificate, two free tickets to the opening performance, and will be introduced on stage. Anna Kate Joyner, who received first place, will receive $100 and her essay will be dramatized for next year’s Tales From the Altamaha play.  Anna Kate also will be featured on stage to introduce her story. “I am so proud of and happy for these students!  THANK YOU for allowing me to be a part of RTCA  and for the opportunity to be involved in the lives of these wonderful students!  I am both thankful and so, so grateful,” says Middle School ELA teacher, Mrs. Lisa Parker.