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Essay Contest Results
HOW WE CHOSE THE WINNERS
In a competitive field of well-written essays, the best ones stood out for their exceptional qualities. To see what our judges thought of the winning entries, click below.​​
2026 WINNERS
Homeschool Divisions:
4th Grade:
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Hailey Stukenborg, Tennessee
Topic: The History of Tennessee and the Growth of Catholicism
in Memphis
5th Grade:
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Nathaniel Carney, Georgia
Topic: St. Damien of Molokai
6th Grade:
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Saint Richardson, Tennessee
Topic: France from the Stone to the Modern Age
7–8th Grade:
Jeannette Sparks, Virginia
Topic: The Incredible Convert: Olga of Kiev
High School:
Maria Pasquale, North Carolina
Topic: The Battle of Midway
Catholic School Divisions:
4th Grade:
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Forrest Baker, Alabama
School: Saint Rose Academy
Topic: Forrest Hood “Fob” James, Jr.
5th Grade:
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Zelda Williams, Idaho
School: St. Paul’s Catholic School
Topic: Good Father Gus
6th Grade:
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Megan Tran, California
School: St. Joseph Academy
Topic: Vietnam
7–8th Grade:
Seraphine Alauaddoomi, California
School: Camino School
Topic: When Silence Speaks:
The Courage of Sir Thomas More
High School:
Helena Frieboes, Kentucky
School: Immaculata Classical Academy
Topic: The Importance of X-Rays