The topic of this year's essay contest of the Harvard-Radcliffe Club of Rochester was: "If there is no struggle, there can be no progress." (Frederick Douglas).
The writers of the winning essays were recognized at the annual meeting and dinner on May 17, when they received framed certificates and checks.
The winners of the HRCR essay contest for 2017 are as follows:
1st Place: Madelaine Hastings, grade 10, Brighton HS ($250
2nd Place: Bridget Welch, grade 11, Pittsford Mendon HS ($100)
3rd Place: Kathryn Gentile, grade 11, Pittsford Mendon HS ($50)