SJS Students Win Local Patriot Pen Essay Contest

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Congratulations to Saint James School 8th graders Hanna Little and Joe McGuire, who received 1st and 2nd place (respectively) in the VFW’s essay contest on the topic of “Why I Appreciate America’s Veterans”. Their essays were selected from the over 140 submissions received by our local (Anderson Shea Post) VFW.

Entries were judged on knowledge of the topic/research, theme development, and clarity of ideas.  The winning essays will now be sent to the regional level where they will be judged against other local winners in the state.

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Tuesday, during a school assembly, Doris Robotto of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary presented Hanna and Joe with their winner certificates and prize money ($100 for first place; $75 for second place).