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Young essayists' works recognized in annual contest

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Young essayists’ works recognized in annual contest

July 29, 2019January 21, 2026

By Christina Leslie, CorrespondentFive young Catholic school students from Monmouth County received accolades for their writing skills in an annual essay contest sponsored by N.J. Assemblyman David P. Rible (R-District 30).Ryan Merkler, a student in St. Rose School, Belmar, and St. Catharine School, Spring Lake, students Ryan Gloster, Reid Matuch, Chloe Scardino and Jack Wilton…...