2025-2026 Literary Contest Winners

Essays

Senior Essay

1st Place Senior Essay – Mayla Hobbs submitted by Oxford Branch 036, District C  Read Essay
2nd Place Sr Essay  – Rachel Lalonde submitted by Habitant Branch 073, District D Read Essay

Intermediate Essay

1st Place Intermediate Essay – Isabelle Jessome submitted by Elmsdale Branch 048, District F Read Essay
2nd Place Intermediate Essay – Joanna Joshy submitted by Somme Branch 031, District F   –  Read Essay

Junior Essay

1st Place Jr Essay – Audrey Wilson submitted by New Germany Branch 102, District E  – Read Essay
2nd Place Junior Essay Ellora Bartlett submitted by Tatamagouche Branch 064, District  C –  Read Essay

Poems

Senior Poems

1st Place Sr Poetry Dina Al Hilal submitted by Branch 070 Stewiacke, District C – Read Poem
2nd Place Sr Poetry Mayla Hobbs submitted by Branch 036 Oxford, District C – Read Poem

Intermediate Poems

1st Place Intermediate Poetry Chanelle Keating submitted by Branch 073 Habitant, District D-  Read Poem
2nd Place Intermediate Poetry Thatcher Houston submitted by Branch 009 Hants County, District D –  Read Poem

Junior Poems

1st Place Jr Poetry Merrigan Monk submitted by Branch 031 Somme, District F  –  Read Poem
2nd Place Junior Poetry Peyton Cole submitted by Branch 064 Tatamagouche, District C   –  Read Poem