Volunteers from 11 groups began planting trees and shrubs Friday at Flight 93 National Memorial for the annual Day of Caring. Teenagers from the Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps
Colleen Stow placed second in the Voice of Democracy competition. Photos by Robin Earl
Jordan Kachâs essay earned third place in the Voice of Democracy contest. Photos by Robin Earl
Brother and sister Tyler and Leah Kim placed second and third in the Patriotâs Pen competition. Photos by Robin Earl
Tyler Kelley, a senior at Southeastern Alternative School, earned first place for his essay, âIs this the country the founders envisioned?â Photos by Robin Earl
VFW Post 9835 presented awards last week to middle and high school students who excelled in writing or performing essays. Middle school students in the annual National VFW Student Essay competition Patriotâs Pen were asked to submit a typewritten essay of between 300 and 400 words on the topic âWhat is patriotism to me?âÂ