Otsego High School senior Katie Porter competed in an essay contest sponsored by the Allegan County prosecutor’s office for National Crime Victim’s Rights Week.  Katie and other members of Otsego High School teacher Dan Cleypool’s American History class submitted essays, as did students from other Allegan County schools.  Katie’s essay was selected as the winning essay from over 60 that were accepted.

Katie was awarded $100 for her winning paper. The second place prize was $75 and the third place winner received $50.  Cash awards were sponsored by the Perrigo Company.

Katie is the daughter of Mike and Jackie Porter. She is a senior at Otsego High School where she has played basketball for four years. During her time as a basketball player she was awarded the coach’s award and was named most improved player and contributed back to her sport by volunteering as a basketball camp coach for younger players. Katie also served as a freshmen mentor to help incoming 9^th graders with the transition into high school. She has also served as a member of the “O” club and has been a member of the National Honor Society. She has achieved a 3.8 GPA and plans to attend Central Michigan University to pursue a degree in Criminal Justice and Psychology. 

The photo includes (from left to right) 2nd place winner Elizabeth Storey (Allegan High School), 3rd place winner Kaylani Rubley (Hamilton High School), 1st place winner Katie Porter (Otsego High School) and Bart Shaw from the Sherriff-Community Relations Advisory Board.