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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 6, 2012
Congratulations to the winners of St. Patrick Center’s 8th Grade Essay Contest! Students across the St. Louis area were asked to write an essay about a day in the life of a homeless person and how they can make a positive change in others’ lives. Judges agreed that these students wrote the most thought-provoking and creative essays.
In 1st place winner Dawson Quinn’s own words: “At night you do your homework, wishing that school was no more. But I would trade anything to be able to read. I feel like an outcast.” Dawson attends St. Clare of Assisi School in Ellisville.
In 2nd place winner Elizabeth Hamilton’s own words: “I take the problems one day at a time. I cry, I fly, I believe and hope. That someday all around the globe, people will have a home.” Elizabeth attends St. Patrick School in Wentzville.
In 3rd place winner Kristina Khodai’s own words: “It’s hard to imagine having no place to call home, to feel so lost and hopeless, to feel so alone. So reach out to that family or the man that you see. What if you were the one with the sign on the street?” Kristina attends St. Ferdinand School in St. Louis.
Thank you to all of the participating schools and judges!
The 8th Grade Essay Contest is part of the Fred Saigh K.I.C.K. program at St. Patrick Center. KICK stands for Kids Interested in Caring about Kids. Watch for materials in September 2012 for our next essay contest.
read more about St. Patrick Center’s Youth Opportunities
MISSION:
St. Patrick Center provides opportunities for self-sufficiency and dignity to people who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. Individuals achieve permanent, positive changes in their lives through affordable housing, sound mental health, employment and financial stability.
FOR MORE INFO:
Kelly Peach
Senior Director of Communications
Direct Line 314-802-0687
Cell 314-581-7126
kpeach@stpatrickcenter.org
Tiffany Ellis Hudson
Communications Specialist
Direct Line 314-802-1968
Cell 314-853-8886
tellishudson@stpatrickcenter.org
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