Twelve students, from fifth through eighth grade, were presented with awards Tuesday at the Glenview Board of Trustees meeting after they were named finalists in the Character Counts! in Glenview 2018 Essay Contest.
Character Counts! in Glenview was established with the mission to provide leadership and coordination that encourages the understanding and practice of character development, according to the website.
This year, more than 1,200 students from 11 schools wrote an essay on one of two topics. Some students wrote about the person they admire. The other topic asked essay writers if they were a superhero, and one of the pillars of character was their superpower, how would they use it to make a difference in the community or the world, said Village President Jim Patterson.
In fifth grade, Kevin Schuh, from Our Lady of Perpetual Help, received first place; Kyle Byrnes, from Our Lady of Perpetual Help, received second place; and Kailey Crouse, of Glen Grove Elementary School, received third place.
In sixth grade, Will Anthony, of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, received first place; Blake Harrigan, of Attea Middle School, received second place; and Demetra Cios, of Springman Middle School, received third place.
In seventh grade, Fiona Yin, of Maple School, received first place; Maria Paradies, of Springman Middle School, received second place; and Patrick Loftus, of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, received third place.
In eighth grade, Sophia Pinc, of Maple School, received first place; Hallie Baer, of Maple School, received second place; and Jaden Dias, of St. Catherine Laboure School, received third place.
Maple School Principal Nate Carter announced the winners at the meeting and invited them and their families to accept the award.
“We know that character begins at home with our families,” Carter said.
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