The American Legion Auxiliary sponsored a writing contest for students in grades 7-8. Mrs. Leabo's writing class participated. Students wrote a 350-400 word essay based on this years theme, "How Can We Address The Health And Well-Being Of Our Veterans And Their Families". Winning essays were: 1st Place - Bridgett Summers, 2nd Place - Paige Lilleman, and 3rd place - Gavin Nolte. Congratulations to Bridgett she will advance to district competition in April. Local winners received a cash award from the Women's Auxiliary and McDonald's from Concordia donated prizes to everyone that participated. Pictured above left - right: Dana Plattner, Jan Erdman, Gavin Nolte, Paige Lilleman, Carol Cook, Bridget Summers and Bev Bargfrede.
Americanism Essay Contest
March 9, 2020