Maria, Lilly, Emmanuel, David

The Prolife Essay Contest encourages students to thoughtfully examine and articulate their prolife beliefs.

Students in grades 7-9 participate in the junior contest, while students in grades 10-12 participate in the senior contest.

Cash prizes are awarded in each contest for first ($100) and second ($50) place.

All entries will be submitted to the national competition.

Contest Criteria

• Middle school (grades 7-9) student at time of the junior contest
• High school (grades 10-12) student at time of the senior contest
• Students must write an original essay and cite any sources used
• Essay must be 300 – 500 words
• Cover sheet
• Completed application

Application Process

• Download and complete the application form.  (coming soon)
  
• Submit the essay and application by December 1.

Previous Winners

• 2023 – Maria Worrell (senior)
• 2023 – Emmanuel A. (junior)

• 2022 – Margaret Duba (senior)
• 2022 – Kyla Koestner (junior) (national contest first place)

• 2021 – Liliana Zylstra (senior)
• 2021 – John Marchinda (junior)
  

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• 2020 – Noel Vanderbilt (senior) (national contest third place)
• 2020 – Andrew Bajdek (junior)
  

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• 2019 – Emma DeNooy (senior)
• 2019 – Grace Kohane (junior)
• 2019 – Mary Marchinda (national junior contest third place)
  

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• 2018 – Amanda Cunningham (senior)
• 2018 – Elijah A. (junior)
• 2018 – Clare Lindgren (national senior contest second place)
  

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• 2017 – Clare Lindgren (senior) (national contest first place)
• 2017 – Joshua H. (junior)
  

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• 2016 – David Bridge (senior)
• 2016 – Jack Schichtel (junior)
  

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• 2015 – Nicholas DeNooy (senior)