Americanism Essays

Observer photo/Jeannette Hughes
AMERICANISM ESSAYS — Milo Elementary School Americanism Essay winners were recognized at American Legion Post 41 on May 4. Pictured are, from left, grade 3 teacher Miranda McMahon; Victoria Silva, who earned first-place honors for grade 3; Joe Heffenreffer, fourth grade; Brenda Roberts, Milo Unit 41 state Americanism officer; and Elbe Nutter, Milo Unit 41 president. The other students who submitted essays were unable to attend. Each essay writer received a certificate from the Auxiliary, a medal and the two winners both received a $25 check.