Patriotism and community
Published 5:00 pm Monday, March 19, 2012
- <p>Winning American essayists are, back, from left, Ashlie Pulleiro, Marta Faulkner, Savanna Randleas, Rayne Houser, Melanie Delgado, Jessica Lane and Melissa McCloskey; front, from left, Samantha Floyd, Devon Stokes, Wade Reimers, Harsh Patel, Juan Curiel and Mariah Meyerholz.</p>
JOHN DAY Thoughts of patriotism and community were on the minds of students in this years Americanism essay contest sponsored by American Legion Auxiliary Unit 77.
About 310 Grant County students in grades 3-12 participated this year, writing on the theme How can I show my patriotism in my community?
Auxiliary chairman Joan Bowling said the number of entries was around 100 more than last year. Lois Wacken and Louise Nelson were the judges.
Here are the winners in each age category:
Class I, grades 3 and 4:
1st place Devon Stokes
2nd place Samantha Floyd
3rd place Rian Saul
Class II, grades 5 and 6:
1st place Savanna Randleas
2nd place Wade Reimers
3rd place James Jones,
Class III, grades 7 and 8:
1st place Marta Faulkner
2nd place Juan Curiel
3rd place Ashley Pulleiro
Class IV, grades 9 and 10:
1st place Rayne Houser
2nd place Mariah Meyerholz
3rd place Harsh Patel
Class V, grades 11 and 12:
1st place Melissa McCloskey
2nd place Melanie Delgado
3rd place Jessica Lane
