Congratulations to the winners of the 
First Night Scranton 2008 Essay Contest. 
Click on each winner's name to read his/her essay. 

1st Place Overall Winner

Stephen
5th Grade, Armstrong Elementary


3rd Grade Winner

Helena
St. Clare’s/St. Paul’s

4th Grade Winner

Matt
Robert Morris Elementary

5th Grade Winner

Andrew 
John Marshall Elementary

Honorable Mentions

Marina 
3rd Grade, St. Clare’s/St. Paul’s

Emily 
4th Grade, Francis Willard School

Kathleen 
5th Grade, St. Clare’s/St. Paul’s 

Jessica
5th Grade, John Marshall Elementary

Gabriella 
5th Grade, Robert Morris Elementary