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Saint John of the Cross Parish School Students Excel In Local Essay Contests

Students win writing awards.

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Seventh graders, Liam Giles of Western Springs and Bryan Dowd of Willow Springs, received awards in an essay contest hosted by the VFW focusing on “Why we appreciate our American Veteran’s?”

Eighth graders, Grace McGarel and Kevin Murphy both of Western Springs, won the La Grange Council Knights of Columbus essay contest addressing the topic of how to increase presence and participation in the mass. Grace placed third and Kevin in first. Both students received Panera gift cards and Kevin and his family will attend the May meeting where Kevin will read his essay and receive a monetary award.

Finally, eighth grader, Bridie Owens of Hinsdale, received an honorable mention in the 2015 Americanism Essay Program, sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary. Students wrote about what new amendment should be added to the US Constitution.

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