Georgiana Moody,

a student in Jeanne Thomas' fourth grade class and a resident of Newnan,

was among the 104,250 students from around the country who participated.

Georgiana now

competes for the title of national grade level champion and grand national

champion. Her entry will be forwarded to Zane-Bloser's master penman,

Dr. Clinton Hackney, to be considered for the national honors.

A total of

192 state champions, representing 45 states and the U.S. Virgin Islands,

will receive framed champions' certificates and engraved rosewood pens.

State champions' schools also will receive framed certificates, and their

teachers and principals will receive engraved pens as well.

From among

the state champions, six national grade level champions (one each in grades

one through six) will receive $500 savings bonds, special engraved pens

and award plaques. In addition, each grade level champion, her principal,

parents, teacher and classmates will receive National Handwriting Contest

t-shirts.