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The Kansas Masonic Essay Contest has been in existence for 60 years and has awarded more than $300,000 statewide to deserving high school students. Each year, the Masonic Public School Essay Contest donates $12,000 to deserving high school Juniors and Seniors for their 300-500 word essays. This year, Kansas Masons are continuing their support of recognizing local students in the community by awarding funds to the following students for their outstanding originality, research, and development.
1st Place ($4,000)—
Hannah Eikenberry
Senior, Hays High School
Hays Masonic Lodge No. 195
Read Eikenberry's winning essay here.
2nd Place ($3,000)—
Gunnar Ball
Senior, Perry-Lecompton High School
Perry Masonic Lodge No. 415
3rd Place ($2,000)—
Harper Howze
Senior, Sumner Academy
Wyandotte Masonic Lodge No. 3
4th Place ($1,000)—
Karly Kill
Senior. West Elk High School
Hope Masonic Lodge No. 155
Honorable Mention ($500)—
Wendel Hogan
Senior, Erie High School
Erie Masonic Lodge No. 76
Drew Shirley
Junior, Riley Co High School
Lafayette Masonic Lodge No. 16
Cody Black
Senior, Santa Fe Trail High School
Carbondale Masonic Lodge No. 70
Morgan Weston
Junior, Beloit High School
Mt. Vernon Masonic Lodge No. 145
About the Kansas Masonic Foundation:
As the philanthropic arm of Kansas Masons, the Kansas Masonic Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to benefiting Kansas communities and supporting fellow Masons and their families. Since its inception, the foundation has invested more than $50 million in Kansas communities and individuals through funding academic, scientific, and charitable endeavors.