High School Essay Contest

High School Essay Contest

Presented by Pacific Union College

For upcoming dates or more information about this contest email pr@puc.edu.

Emerging Voices of the Pacific Union 2025

Sponsor

Pacific Union College English Department

Congratulations to our 3rd annual (2025) winners!

  • 1st place: Luciana Masoni, Monterey Bay Academy (11th Grade) 
  • 2nd place: Libby Gehrke, PUC Prep (9th Grade) 
  • 3rd place: Lexine Galita Villanueva, San Gabriel Academy (11th Grade)

Finalists

  • Jeremy Tio, Pine Hills Adventist Academy (11th Grade)
  • Kaylie Wareham, Pine Hills Adventist Academy (11th Grade)
  • Jayde Cojocaru, Mesa Grande Academy (12th Grade)
  • Mohit Sanghu, La Sierra Academy (9th Grade)
  • Hailey Canela, Central Valley Christian Academy (12th Grade)
  • Chloe De Vera, Monterey Bay Academy (12th Grade)
  • Grace Amato, Pine Hills Adventist Academy (10th Grade)
  • Vanessa Selebinka, Pine Hills Adventist Academy (10th Grade)
  • Kayla St. Clair, PUC Prep (9th Grade)
Essay Contest