Americanism essay contest winners, junior high

Local winners of Elks Lodge 1599 sponsored Americanism essay contest have been named. The theme this year was “Why I am proud to pledge allegiance.” Winners were sent on to the state level, however, no essays advanced to win at that level this year. Here, winners for grades 7 and 8 are, from left, Annika Amdahl, third place winner; Emily Saari, second place; and first place, Colton Hasbargen.

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