Emma Kate Wrather emerged as the countywide winner in a recent anti-drug essay contest, then captured third place in the district.“It was a wonderful essay,” said longtime English teacher Barbara Scott, who judged the essays. “It was very clear and she stayed right on topic. In general, all the essays were good and hers was the best.”The essays were submitted as part of a McMinnville Lions Club essay contest open to students ages 11 to 14.