KC State Essay Winners

The Knights of Columbus Councils for the Diocese of Baton Rouge sponsor a yearly essay contest for students in grades 8 – 12. This year, the students were asked to compose an essay on the theme: “Since Society Has Become More Secular What Obstacles Have You Had to Overcome to Authentically Live a Life of Faith.” Students competed at the local level against other students in their own grade level.

The winning local council winner advanced to the diocesan level and the diocesan winner advances to the state competition. Pictured with Zachary Torregrossa, the eighth-grade grade state essay winner are, Delmas Forbes, left, KC State Community Director and Craig Toups, Grand Knight of KC Council 10613 of St. Agnes Church in Baton Rouge. Pictured with Isabella Bull, 11th--grade essay state winner are Forbes, left, and Rudy Wolf, Grand Knight of KC Council 9247 of St. Jean Vianney Church in Baton Rouge. Their essays have now been submitted to the Knights of Columbus Supreme Office to compete in the International Knights of Columbus Essay Contest. Both students received various awards for winning their local levels and won a $50 gift card for winning the diocesan level and a certificate and a $250 check for winning the state contest.
Photos provided by Delmas Forbes