Willis Elementary fifth grader wins contest with essay on grandma

Eleven-year-old Mark Eubanks always has been a social child, making friends with people of all ages.

He never complains when he has to sit with adults or has to play with all younger kids.

“He has this quality to listen and be social,” said his mom, Jennifer Eubanks. “You gain so much from that. It’s very enriching and I think that helps his imagination and his writing. Authors need experience.”

At 6 years old, Mark Eubanks knew he wanted to be an author. His goal is to write a fiction book and while on that path, he already has added a couple of essay contest wins to his resume…

Story continues

TRENDING NOW

LATEST LOCAL NEWS