The Helen D. Sears Creative Essay Contest was started by the Sears family to honor their mother, Helen D. Sears.  Mrs. Sears was an avid reader and supporter of education.  The contest was open to all middle school students at St. Mary’s School.  The essays could be from any genre, a minimum of 800 words and with content according to the St. Mary’s code of conduct.

The essays were submitted to the Sears Family for judging.  The winners were announced on Friday during middle school lunch.  The winners were awarded a certificate, candy, and cash prizes.

Congratulations to the following students:

Grade 8:

1st Place – Cora Cunningham

2nd Place – Maverick Queern

3rd Place – Nicholas Landa

Honorable Mention – Deissy Arellano

Grade 7:

1st Place – Morgan Snyder

2nd Place – Kelly VanWinkle

3rd Place – Elizabeth Hill

Honorable Mention – Jaylee Lloyd

Grade 6:

1st Place – Kenda Hurt

2nd Place – Lilli Grace Langenberg

3rd Place – Lilly Bodle

Honorable Mention – Kaydence Branham

St. Mary’s is looking forward to next year’s Helen D. Sears Creative Essay Contest.