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.