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Top Ten Finalists Announced for the 2025 High School Essay Contest - Orlando

Thursday, November 13, 2025

This is the logo for the 2025 High School Essay Contest. On the upper right corner of the graphic, it reads, 'U.S. District Court High School Essay Contest.' The main focus of the graphic is a justice scale. On the left of the scale is the portion of an American flag that is blue with white stars. On the right of the scale is the portion of an American flag that is red- and white-striped. On top of the scale in the center are drawings of four people from diverse backgrounds. In the background of the graphic, the words 'JUSTICE FOR ALL' repeat from left to right, top to bottom.

THE LAWYERS AND JUDGES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT,
MIDDLE DISTRICT OF FLORIDA, ORLANDO DIVISION

ANNOUNCE THE TOP 10 FINALISTS
IN THE 2025 HIGH SCHOOL ESSAY CONTEST
(in alphabetical order)
 

Winners will be announced at the recognition ceremony on
Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. at the George C. Young Federal Building and Courthouse, in Courtroom 3A

Aubrey Coleman
Lake Highland Preparatory School

Benjamin Pearce
Apopka High School

Christina Brown
Lake Highland Preparatory School

Claire Leppert
Boone High School

Diva Ben
Lake Highland Preparatory School

Helena Madsen
Lake Highland Preparatory School

Jude Wallen
Lake Highland Preparatory School

Sophie van Marcke de Lummen
Lake Highland Preparatory School

Thomas Perez
Apopka High School

Victoria Huber
Lake Highland Preparatory School

 

Links to Essay Contest Information

Contest Home Page

Entry Form

Essay Prompt

Information for Teachers

Rules

November 13, 2025