Americanism essay contest winners

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. Pictured here, fifth and sixth grade student winners included, from the left, Kylan Bjorkquist, third place winner; Grace Gilbert, second place; and first place, Tessa Stetzer.