Vocation Essay Contests
6th Grade Vocation Essay Contest 2026
Sophomore Vocation Essay Contest 2025
Topic: What are the ethical responsibilities of priests in a globalized world?
- First Place award is $1000
- Teachers of first place winners are awarded $250
- Second Place award is $500
- Third Place award is $250
The winners of the boys submissions are:
- First place: Andrew Dysart, St. Louis Priory school
- Andrew’s teacher is Fr. Aidan McDermott, O.S.B.
- Second place: Logan Wise, Valle High School
- Third place: Luther Sellers Jr., Valle High School
The winners girls submissions are:
- First place: Elise Niemira, Notre Dame High School
- Elise’s teacher is Mrs. Erica Niemira
- Second place: Mena Kreitler, Notre Dame High School
- Third place: Emma Thomas, Notre Dame High School
Thank you, Serrans who volunteered your time to judge the essays.