Essay contest winners demonstrate patriotism

The patriotic essay contests for school-aged children sponsored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars give young people an opportunity to express their ideas about love of country. In Odessa and Harrington this year, the VFW has had only elementary-level students participating.

Harrington

At Harrington Elementary School, the fourth grade class participated in the VFW essay writing contest. Fourth-grade teacher LaMarr Larmer explained the ground rules to his students. The theme this year was “How We Show Love To Our Country.”

Janaye Wilkie got first place for her essay, Darby Soliday got second and W...