The top three winners of the Catholic Citizenship Essay Contest at St. Dominic Academy in Auburn hold their awards from the Holy Family Knights of Columbus Council 10019 of Lewiston. From left are presenter Jerry Poulin, second-place winner Gabriella Roman, first-place winner Rieslynn Bernier, third-place winner Lauren Fletcher and essay chairman Bob Dumond. Bernier’s essay on embodying virtue will be submitted to the Maine State Council to be judged against eighth-grade students.