Congratulations to our 2025-2026 Family History Contest Winner.

Each winner will receive a certificate, cash prize, and a one-year family membership to St. Cloud Area Genealogists.

Elias Gleisner, first place in grades 4th to 7th grade: is a 7th grader from Calvary Classical Academy in Mrs. Borchert class.  Elias decided to interview his grandfather for the family history contest. Elias compared his education experience with his grandfather's experience, sharing similarities and differences.

Zumar Abbas, first place in grades 8th to 12th grade: is an 8th grader from Sartell Middle School in Marja Sorensen class.  Zumar decided to interview her grandfather for the family history contest. Her grandfather shared the education experience he had in Pakistan through first grade and discussed differences with education experiences in the United States today.