MASSENA — About five years ago, when local students were asked to participate in a patriotic essay contest sponsored locally by VFW Post 1143 in Massena, there were two entries.
MASSENA â Two sixth-graders from the Massena Central School District took the top two spots in the District 9 competition of a patriotic essay contest sponsored locally by VFW Post 1143 in Massena.
Madeline Kepper from Nightengale Elementary School took first place and Emma Tyo from Jefferson Elementary School took second place in the Patriots Pen essay contest.
âThatâs a big accomplishment,â VFW Post 1143 Scholarship Chair Frani Marcil said.
âWeâre certainly proud of you,â Jefferson Elementary School Principal Duane Richards said.
In her essay, Ms. Kepper said her father demonstrated patriotism by serving on active duty in the U.S. Coast Guard.