2017-2018 American Essay Winners Announced
Americanism Essay recognition awards were given to students in grades 3-6 at Ponca Public School on Thursday, May 17, 2018, by Jane Dillon, president of the Jackson American Legion Ladies’ Auxiliary and Russ Rasmussen, Jackson American Legion Commander.
Students in third through sixth grade were invited by the Jackson American Legion to write an original Americanism Essay for the Legion Auxiliary’s annual contest. The 2018 essay theme was: “What Can I Personally Do To Promote Americanism In My School Or Community?”
Essays were judged with first, second and third place awards given in three classes. The following students received a certificate and a monetary award:
Class I: Third Grade-1st place: Josh Nelson, 2nd place: Ava Brennan, 3rd place: Delainey Phillips
Class I: Fourth Grade-1st place: Cora Jackson, 2nd place: Patrick Garvin, 3rd place: Olivia Taylor
Class II: Fifth Grade- 1st place: Zain Stark, 2nd place: Treston Pulley , 3rd place: Lexi Swick
Class II: Sixth Grade- 1st. place: Brady Carnell, 2nd place: Kieffer Bruening, 3rd place: Zoe Kastning
Class VI: Special Needs Students: 1st place: Liam DeRoin, 2nd place: Garrett Millard, 3rd place: Jace Giersdorf
The following essays were judged at the state level: Class I (3rd-4th grade)-Cora Jackson, Class II (5th-6th grade)-Brady Carnell, Class VI (Special Needs)- Liam DeRoin