2021-2022 Paragon 4th Grade Essay Contest

Last year’s school year is over and after the last few years with Covid and on-line learning, our essay contest was a great success.  The contest allows fourth graders to select a topic, from two provided, and practice their skills that were learned in school.  The topics were: What is a problem that you as a fourth grader can help resolve; and what kind of a new animal could you discover.  There were 264 entries from seven schools.  The schools were St. Ann, Sacred Heart, Queen of Peace, Fairfield East, Riverside, Crawford Woods and Fairfield Compass. 

            The judges of the essays were members of the Paragon Optimist Club.  This was very difficult since there were so many wonderful ideas suggested.  There were many times the essays were read and reread. Once the winners were selected, they were awarded a certificate and cash prize.  Each student who entered were given a piece of candy.

            In awarding the winners, it was amazing to see the congratulations given to the winners by their fellow classmates.  The surprise looks on the winner’s faces was memorable.  This was a wonderful experience for the children and the adults involved. We cannot wait for this years contest entries to again be amazed.

Pat B.