(May 19, 2016) This year, several Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic School middle school students participated in the Junior American Citizens Contest, which is sponsored by the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR).
This year’s topic was “Celebrate America.” Using this topic, students were asked to write a short story or poem as creative expression. They could also make a poster, create a stamp design, or students had the option to participate in groups of three or more by making a banner.
MBS students placed in the chapter, state, Eastern Division and national levels. Winners are as follows:
 
• Chapter Winners: 
Sixth grade: Short Story- Katherine Abbott, Poem- Matthew Engel, Stamp- Bridget Cooper, Poster- Tiffany Hayes, Banner- Katherine Abbott, Emma Berrie and Madison Tipton
Seventh grade: Short Story- Juliana Fohner, Poem- Paul Vitaliti, Stamp- Lily Jones, Poster- Morgan Carlson, Banner- Ariana Holland-Seda, Eleni Kangas and Maura Vosburg
Eighth grade: Short Story- Mikayla Denault, Poem- Karsten St. Amant, Stamp- Abaigeal Staniewski, Poster- Caela Berrie, Banner- Eric Bontempo, Cooper Houck and Karsten St. Amant
• State Level Winners:     
Sixth grade: Short Story- Katherine Abbott (second place), Poster- Tiffany Hayes (first place), Banner- Katherine Abbott, Emma Berrie and Madison Tipton (second place)
Seventh grade: Short Story- Juliana Fohner (second place), Poem- Paul Vitaliti (second place), Poster- Morgan Carlson (first place)
Eighth grade: Short Story- Mikayla Denault (second place), Poem- Karsten St. Amant (first place), Poster- Caela Berrie (second place)
• Eastern Division Winners:
Sixth grade: Poster- Tiffany Hayes
Seventh grade: Poster- Morgan Carlson
Eighth grade: Karsten St. Amant (first place)
• National Level Winner:
Seventh grade: Poster- Morgan Carlson (second place)
Eighth grade: Poem- Karsten St. Amant (third place)