Ascension of Our Lord eighth grade students were asked to write an essay on the importance of religious freedom. The contest, sponsored by the Knights of Columbus, announced the winners, who will move on to the Diocesan contest in hopes of competing at the state level. Winners are, from left, Lauren Aucoin, Lauren Trichell, Destiny Romious, Destiny Ciecierski, back row, Maggie Morton, Knights of Columbus Grand Knight Mike Abbate and Rachel Nguyen.