Youth Essay Contest
- Thu, Feb 2, 2023 10:40 AM
Michigan State Council Winners
The goal of the Knights of Columbus Essay Contest is to give students the opportunity to define the importance of religious freedom, and to strengthen the bond between the Knights of Columbus and their local schools.
Five students were named State champions of the 2022-2023 Knight of Columbus Essay Contest in grades 8 through 12. All Catholic students in grades 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 attending public, private or parochial schools were eligible to participate.
Each contestant wrote their essays on the theme of: How young Catholics can evangelize our Faith.
The winners are:
Grade 8: Laura Janisse representing Council 6593 - Roscommon
Read the essay HERE
Grade 9: Nethanya Fonseka representing Council 2950 - Utica
Read the essay HERE
Grade 10: Kenzie Fedewa representing Council 2168 - Portland
Read the essay HERE
Grade 11: Hannah Weller representing Council 2168 - Portland
Read the essay HERE
Grade 12: Cozette Brown representing Council 2168 - Portland
Read the essay HERE
Each of the winners were awarded their Certificate of Achievement as well as a gift card. More importantly, the winner’s essays have been sent on to the international competition by Supreme.
Join me in congratulating these outstanding students and all the students that participated in the Essay Contest across the State.
State Community Director