Each year more than 165,400 students in grades 6-8 enter the VFW’s Patriot’s Pen youth essay contest for a chance to win their share of more than $1.4 million in state and national awards. Each first-place state winner receives a minimum of $500 at the national level, and the national first place winner wins $5,000!
This year our Post submitted our top 3 essays, and we were very proud that 2 of our young ladies advanced to States. These scholarship contests help promote patriotism, assist students in furthering their education.
From left to right are St. Barnabas 8th graders Isabella Allen, Erin Cleary, Vienna Nguyen with their Social Studies teacher Ms. Judith Darus. Isabella and Erin are attending Walsh Jesuit H.S. in the fall and Vienna will be attending Trinity H.S.
We at Northfield Post 6768 & the Auxiliary wish these ladies continued success in their future. Thank you for participating.
Respectfully,
Teresa Lefler