At the December meeting of the Roanoke Rapids Graded School District, the board recognized Miss Ellen F. Doutre` Burgess as the winner of the Halifax Resolves Chapter Knight Essay contest.  Shown in the photo (L-R) Ms. Tammy Williams, Principal of Roanoke Rapids High School, AP History Teacher Mr. Seth Warren, Miss Doutre` Burgess and Halifax Resolves Chapter President Ken Wilson.  Photo courtesy of Les Adkins.