Youth for Life Art and Essay Contest
2010 to Present
2012
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The Tenth Annual
(2012)
Youth for Life Art and Essay
Contest
Sponsored by:
Pennsylvanians for Human Life, Scranton
Chapter
Theme: "How can I show love and respect for
unborn babies, and the elderly and disabled persons?" or "How has the
pro-life movement (or a pro-life individual or leader) shown love and respect
for unborn babies, and the elderly and disabled persons?"
Winners in the Youth for Life Art Contest include Therese Aronica, Dunmore High School, who won first place, Randie Kuhar, St. Jude's,
Mountaintop, second place, and Katherine
Ferreira of Clarks Summit and Rachel Jones, St. Jude's , Mountaintop, who tied
for third place. Other prize winners in
art are Leah Rogan, N. Abington Twp., fourth, Anna Vergara,
Msgr. McHugh School, fifth and Emily Hons, St. Jude
Mountaintop, sixth place. Students
receiving Honorable Mention in Art are Amanda Utter, Valley View Middle School,
Nina Mucciolo, Holy Rosary, Duryea, and Victoria Yatko, All Saints Academy, Scranton.
Miss Aronica's first place entry
was a pencil drawing of a mother looking lovingly at her newborn baby with the
quote, "Compassion is the greatest form of love humans have to
offer." Randie
Kuhar,
depicted three powerful symbols, the rose, a symbol of the pro-life movement,
the cross, the symbol of Christianity, and the heart, a symbol of love in
brilliant colors. This year there was a
tie for third place. Katherine Ferreira
created a brilliantly colored portrayal of the source of a prayer warrior's
strength. Rachel Jones's pencil drawing
of an infant happily playing with his blanket asked the poignant question,
"What if this baby died before he could live?
Winners of the Youth for Life Essay Contest's Senior
Division were Abbie Sebastianelli
first place, Christina Brannon, third, Angelo Mancinelli
fourth place. Molly Cerep
and Julia Haefele received Honorable Mention. All five attended All Saints Academy in Scranton. The second place winner, Amanda Marchese, attended Forest
City Regional
School, and Eddie Gregorowicz,
fifth place, attended La Salle
Academy. Alison Barrett, Scranton High, and Autumn
Kaminski, St. Jude's Mountaintop tied for sixth place while Matthew Marsh and Alexa
Menichelli of Holy Rosary in Duryea both received
Honorable Mention.
Essay Contest Winners for
2012- Junior Division
First:
Braden Burrier, Scranton - 7th grade -
All Saints Academy- Mrs. Mullen
Second: Patrick Belardi, Scranton - 7th grade - All Saints Academy-
Mrs. Mullen
Third: Anna Vergara, Tannersville - 7th grade - Msgr. McHugh -
Mrs. Torregrossa
Fourth: Emilia Pelletier,
East Stroudsburg - 7th grade - Msgr. McHugh - Mrs. Torregrossa
Fifth (tie): Meghan Healey,
Scranton - 7th grade - All Saints Academy- Mrs. Mullen
Fifth (tie): Julie Chropswicki - 7th grade - Holy Rosary, Duryea - Mrs.
Snyder
Sixth (tie): Cassie Groncki, Scranton - 7th grade - All Saints Academy -
Mrs. Mullen
Sixth (tie): Nate Fiala, Scranton - 7th grade - All Saints Academy -
Mrs. Mullen
Honorable Mention
Cory Miller,
Scranton - 7th - All Saints - Mrs. Mullen
Ben Covey,
Scranton - 7th - All Saints - Mrs. Mullen
Collin Halagarda 7th Holy Rosary, Duryea -
Mrs. Snyder
Andrew Thompson,
Stroudsburg -7th grade - Msgr. McHugh - Mrs. Breen
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2011
Spring 2011 The Ninth Annual
Youth for Life
Art and Essay Contest
Sponsored by:
Pennsylvanians for Human Life, Scranton Chapter
(Students may choose Theme I or II)
Theme I: The Miracle of Life in the Womb
or
Theme II: The Right to Life, Our Most Fundamental Human Right
Students from grades 7 to 12 who attended public, religious, or private schools, or were home-schooled were eligible. Susan Cirba, Education Director for the Scranton Chapter of Pennsylvanians for Human Life has announced the following winners.
Youth for Life Art Contest Winners - Junior Division
- First Place Katherine Ferreira - Clarks Summit - homeschooled
- Second Place Cara Griffith - Dickson City - LaSalle Academy
- Third Place Emma Cigra - Carbondale - Sacred Heart Elementary
- Fourth Place Leah Rogan - Dalton - homeschooled
- Fifth Place Mark Roche - Carbondale - Sacred Heart Elementary
- Honorable Mention:
- Megan Mosher - Jermyn - Sacred Heart Elementary
- Anya Maximov - Lake Ariel - La Salle Academy
- Girard Mirabelli - Tunkhannock - Nativity BVM CCD
Youth for Life Art Contest Senior Division Winners
- First Place Alana Androvette - Williamsport - St. John Neumann Regional Academy
Youth for Life Essay Contest Junior Division Winners
- First Place Andrew Colaiezzi - Scranton - St. Paul's School
- Second Place Aileen Barrett - Scranton - St. Paul's School
- Third Place Christina Brannon - Old Forge - All Saints Academy
- Fourth Place Edward Mazaleski - Scranton - St. Paul's School
- Fifth Place John Keenan - Scranton - All Saints Academy
- Sixth Place Tyra Renzini - Scranton - St. Paul's School
- Honorable Mention:
- Sarah Eanana - Olyphant - LaSalle Academy
- Monica Schaffern - Scranton - St. Paul's School
- Jake Dempsey - Scranton - St. Paul's School
- Abbey Bloom - Scranton - St. Paul's School
Youth for Life Essay Contest Senior Division Winners
- First Place Alison Barrett - Scranton - St. Paul's School
- Second Place Michael Zelna - Greenfield Twp - Sacred Heart Elementary
- Third Place Kate Paterson - Scranton - St. Paul's School
- Fourth Place Rochelle Dymond - Northwest Area High School
- Fifth Place Emily LaFata - Laflin - homeschooled
- Sixth Place Bobby Casey - Scranton - St. Paul's School
- Honorable Mention:
- Sam Piorkowski - Mayfield - Sacred Heart Elementary
- Hugh Doherty - Scranton - St. Paul's School
- Nico Sacchetti - Dickson City - La Salle Academy
- Jack Notarianni - Dunmore - St. Paul's School
Susan Cirba with contest winners from St. Paul's School
2011 Art Essay Contest Winners
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2010
Spring 2010 The Eighth Annual
Youth for Life
Art and Essay Contest
Sponsored by:
Pennsylvanians for Human Life, Scranton Chapter
Theme: "Im Thankful My Mom Chose Life"
Students from grades 7 to 12 who attend public, religious, or private schools, or are home-schooled were eligible. Susan Cirba, Education Director for the Scranton Chapter of Pennsylvanians for Human Life has announced the following winners.
Youth for Life Art Contest Winners - Junior Division
Grades Seven and Eight
- First Place Josh Jackson, Scranton, PA - Marian Catholic
- Second Place Alia Gestl, Pittston, PA - St. Marys Assumption
- Third Place Katherine G. Ferreira, Clarks Summit, PA - homeschooled
- Fourth Place Emily Carr, Elmhurst, PA - Geneva School
- Fifth Place Nicholas Chaump, Pittston, PA - St. Marys Assumption
- Honorable Mention:
- Maura Serio - Archbald, PA - Geneva School
- Michael Wasko - Old Forge, PA - Holy Rosary School
- Arianna Zawacki - Old Forge, PA - St. Rose Academy
- Aly Seechock - Scranton, PA - Marian Catholic
Youth for Life Art Contest Senior Division Winners
Grades Nine through Twelve
- First Place Genevieve Walker, Waverly, PA - Scranton Preparatory
- Second Place Claire Cummings, Jefferson Township, PA - North Pocono
- Third Place Tiffany Bobeck - Hazle Township, PA -Marian Catholic
Youth for Life Essay Contest Junior Division Winners
Grades Seven and Eight
- First Place McKinnon Coleman,
Dunmore, PA - St. Clare/St. Paul
- Second Place Jack Shean, Scranton, PA - St. Mary of Mt Carmel
- Third Place Emily Okrepkie, Clarks Summit, PA - Our Lady of Peace
- Fourth Place Zachary Foley-McGinty, Dunmore, PA - St. Clare/St. Paul
- Fifth Place Julie May - Dickson City, PA - Mid-Valley
- Honorable Mention:
- Christian Opsasnick, Scranton, PA - St. Clare/St. Paul
- Austin Zehel, Scranton, PA - St. Clare/St. Paul
- Paul Ciaccia III, Harveys Lake, PA - homeschooled
- Yulia Galet - Duryea, PA - Holy Rosary
- Tinnina Atherton-Ely - Old Forge, PA - St. Clare/St. Paul
Youth for Life Essay Contest Senior Division Winners
Grades Nine Through Twelve
- First Place Anna Chiumento, Yatesville, PA
- Second Place Robert Lisowski, Old Forge, PA - Holy Cross
- Third Place John Michael Occhipinti, Dickson City, PA - Holy Cross
- Fourth Place Luke Baniello, Scranton, PA - Holy Cross
- Fifth Place Stephen Gadomski, Plains, PA - Holy Redeemer
- Honorable Mention:
- Hannah Bewick, Moscow, PA
- Helen Boyle, Dunmore, PA - Holy Cross
- John Jordan Balko, Scranton, PA - Holy Cross
Click here for contest winner photos
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2000 to 2009
2009
The Seventh Annual
Youth for Life
Art and Essay Contest
Spring 2009
Sponsored by:
Pennsylvanians for Human Life, Scranton Chapter
Theme: "Why Im Proud to Be Pro-Life"
Students from grades 7 to 12 who attend public, religious, or private schools, or are home-schooled were eligible. Susan Cirba, Education Director for the Scranton Chapter of Pennsylvanians for Human Life has announced the following winners.
Essay Contest Winners
- First Place Ashlee Dougher Scranton Scranton Prep Grade 10
- Second Place Kristin Eberhart Archbald Valley View High Grade 11
- Third Place Natalie Wentz Nicholson Homeschooled Grade 12
- Fourth Place (three way tie)
- Stevie Tayntor Moosic Riverside Jr. Sr. High Grade 8
- Ann Marie Wempa Trucksville Holy Redeemer High Grade 10
- Elizabeth Casey Scranton Scranton Prep Grade 11
Honorable Mention for Essays
- Emelia Ford South Canaan Homeschooled Grade 9
- Alex Havirlak Archbald Valley View High Grade 11
- Megan Walsh Archbald Valley View High Grade 12
- Briana Galea Eynon Valley View High Grade 10
- Sarah Frantz - Clarks Summit Abington Heights Grade 11
Art Contest Winners for 2009
- First Place - Patrick Kelly Clarks Summit Summit Christian Academy Grade 10
- Second Place Julie May Dickson City Mid Valley Middle School Grade 8
- Third Place Therese Aronica Dunmore - Dunmore Middle School Grade 7
- Fourth Place Stevie Tayntor Moosic - Riverside Junior-Senior High Grade 8
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2006
The Fifth Annual Youth for Life Essay Contest
Sponsored by:
Pennsylvanians for Human Life Scranton Chapter
Theme for 2006: "All Human Life is Precious Whether Young or Old, Disabled, Sick or Well, Born or Unborn"
Students from grades 7 through 12 may enter.
Two $100 first prize gift certificates are awarded in two categories.
Two $50 second prize gift certificates and two $25 third prize gift certificates are to be awarded in two categories.
2006 Essay Contest
Students interested in entering the 2006 Essay Contest should read the following suggestions first.
Students are encouraged to consider what life would be like if they had a permanent disability or sickness.
Students may use their experience of a temporary disability such as a broken leg, hospital stay or illness.
Or spend the day doing your daily chores using only one hand. Students may read and comment on the story of Kate Adamson and her disability.
The Story of Kate's Journey Or use their experience volunteering at a nursing home or with physically or mentally challenged children as the basis for their essay.
No matter what suggestion the student follows, the essay should reflect the value and unique contributions of each human life.
For A Contest Application click here. Contest Application
Senior Division Art Contest
Winners 2005 - Grades 9-12
First Place - Jennifer Scott
Bishop Hannan , Scranton
Second Place - Molly Weber
Bishop Hannan, Scranton
Third Place- Catherine Cicco
Bishop Hannan, Scranton
Honorable Mention
Lauren Peluacci, Scranton Prep
April Atkinson, Bishop Hannan
Kathryn Mary Prislupski, Bishop Hannan
Junior Division Art Contest
Winners 2005- Grades 7-8
First Place Natalie R. Wentz
Nicholson, Home Educated
Second Place Adriana Ganci
Monsignor McHugh School
Third Place- Hillary Rossi
Monsignor McHugh School
Honorable Mention
Alisha Howell, Canaan Christian Academy
Emily Jones, Pope John Paul II School
Nikki Bonzey, Monsignor McHugh School
Senior Division Essay
Winners 2005 - Grades 9-12
First Place Georgio DeLuca
Seton Catholic, Pittston
Second Place Nathan R. Wentz
Home Educated, Nicholson
Third Place- Bailey Cholko
Bishop OHara, Dunmore
Honorable Mention
Emil Cmaylo, Scranton
Ashley Davis, Seton Catholic
Kelly Rafferty, Bishop Hannan
Lauren Gillenkirk, Saylorsburg
Junior Division Essay
Winners Grades 7-8
First Place Robert Lisowski
St. Marys School, Old Forge
Second Place Thom Stickney
Monsignor McHugh , Cresco
Third Place Greylan Heffernan
All Saints Academy
Honorable Mention
Courtney Swingle, Canaan Christian Academy
Ruth Michele Butts, Olyphant, Homeschooled
Corey Melisky, All Saints Academy
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Baby Shower Collection Update 11/21/2005
- Thank you to all who helped promote our Baby Shower for Hurricane Katrina Flood Victims and to all the individuals who have contributed baby items.
We are in the process of packing the boxes.
Each box is prepared for a girl or boy from newborn to 2 years and includes diapers, diaper wipes, bottles, sip cups, baby lotion, baby oil, baby powder, formula, and baby shirts, outfits and other items of clothing.
I would like to especially thank my daughter Linda Cirba who is doing the bulk of the work as her senior service hours project.
I also want to thank the mothers club of St. Mary's Byzantine Church in Scranton and the pastors and school principals who promoted our Baby Shower Collection.
National Right to Life has a similar project called Operation Baby Box.
Individuals who would like to participate may visit www.nrlc.org/CPCHelp/OperationBabyBox.html for details.
Update on Baby Shower to Help New Moms & Babies In Areas Hit by Hurricane Katrina 1/30/2006
- In Scranton, a Baby Shower planned to aid the victims of hurricane Katrina, collected nearly three dozen boxes of baby items.
Spearheaded by Linda Cirba, a senior at Bishop Hannan High School, the Baby Shower was held in October and November 2005 to provide babies' needs for the little ones whose families lost everything in the hurricane.
Items included diapers, baby wipes, bottles, baby formula, baby clothes new and used and baby blankets, sweaters and maternity clothes.
The items are being shipped to and will be distributed several Pregnancy Care Centers in Louisiana and Mississippi.
Already 77 pounds of baby items have been shipped with two more shipments planned.
These items will help meet the needs of pregnant mothers and new moms and their babies displaced by hurricane Katrina.
You can still help through Operation Baby Box by visiting www.nrlc.org/CPCHelp/OperationBabyBox.html
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2005
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Pennsylvanians for Human Life
Art & Essay Contest Winners - 2005
"The Right to Life:The Most Fundamental Human Right"
A special award for creativity was given to Marikate Sullivan and Amy Muth, who created a power point presentation on the computer
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Senior Division Essay Winners - Grades 9-12
First Place Georgio Deluca, Seton Catholic, Pittston
Second Place Nathan R. Wentz, Home Educated, Nicholson
Third Place Bailey Cholko, Bishop OHara, Dunmore
Honorable Mention
Emil Cmaylo, Scranton
Ashley Davis, Seton Catholic
Kelly Rafferty, Bishop Hannan
Lauren Gillenkirk, Saylorsburg
Junior Division Essay Winners - Grades 7-8
First Place Robert Lisowski, St. Marys School, Old Forge
Second Place Thom Stickney, Monsignor McHugh, Cresco
Third Place Greylan Heffernan, All Saints Academy
Honorable Mention
Courtney Swingle, Canaan Christian Academy
Ruth Michele Butts, Olyphant, Homeschooled
Corey Melisky , All Saints |
Senior Division Art Contest Winners Grades 9-12
First Place Jennifer Scott, Bishop Hannan, Scranton
Second Place Molly Weber, Bishop Hannan, Scranton
Third Place Catherine Cicco, Bishop Hannan, Scranton
Honorable Mention
Lauren Peluacci, Scranton Prep
April Atkinson, Bishop Hannan
Kathryn Mary Prislupski, Bishop Hannan
Junior Division Art Contest Winners Grades 7-8
First Place Natalie R. Wentz, Nicholson, Home Educated
Second Place Adriana Ganci, Monsignor McHugh School
Third Place Hillary Rossi
Honorable Mention
Alisha Howell, Canaan Christian Academy
Emily Jones, Pope John Paul II School
Nikki Bonzey, Monsignor McHugh School |
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