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Patriots Pen Local Winners

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shelby County Memorial VFW Post 8904 and the Auxiliary are proud to announce
the winners of this year's youth essay contests.
 
 
 
Patriot's Pen - open to all students in grades 6-8.  Essay of 300-400 words
on this year's theme: "America's Gift to My Generation".
 
 
Cullen Freeman & Mother Amanda
 
First Place:  Joaquin 8th grade student Cullen Freeman (shown in photo with
mother, Amanda).  Cullen received a framed certificate, Patriot's Pen Medal
and a check for $50.00.
 
 
 
Voice of Democracy - open to all students in grades 9-12.  Oral essay of 3-5
minutes on this year's theme:  "American History: Our Hope for the Future".
 
 
 
Abigail Hooper
 
 
 
 
Matthew Silvey
 
Co First Place Winners:  Joaquin HS Senior Abigail Hooper and Joaquin HS
Senior Matthew Silvey.  Both received a framed certificate, Voice of
Democracy Medal and a check for $100.00.
 
 
 
Each will now compete at the district level with results being announced
within the next 7-10 days.
 
 
 
Congratulations to the winners and a thank you to all who took the time to
enter.
 
 

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