CONGRATULATIONS TO WINNERS OF THE ESSAY CONTEST

Congratulations to the winners of our 6th Annual Essay Contest! This year’s competition showcased exceptional writing skills from students across the Louisiana Renaissance Parishes, including Iberville Elementary School, Southern University Laboratory, North Iberville, Lutcher High School, St. James High School, Fredrick Douglass High School, Math Science and Arts West Academy, and Saint Amant High School.

In the 4th–6th Grade category, 1st Place went to Nahla Clouatre, 2nd Place to Dean Johnson, and 3rd Place to Amerie Braud & Ciaryon Hewitt. For the 7th–9th Grade category, Elijah James took 1st Place, Asher Anderson secured 2nd Place, and Brielle Batiste earned 3rd Place. In the 10th–12th Grade category, Erinn Sanders claimed 1st Place, Daphane Sanchez achieved 2nd Place, and Emmerson Loganecker came in 3rd Place.

Each category featured impressive work, with prizes of $300 for first place, $200 for second place, and $100 for third place. We invite you to celebrate these scholars at our awards ceremony on Saturday, February 22, 2025, at 2 PM, held at Rosie’s Catering, 10141 Frontage St., St. James, LA 70086.

A heartfelt congratulations to all the winners, and many thanks to everyone who participated in this year’s contest.

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