American Legion Post 263 Auxiliary announces this year's Americanism Essay winners

[June 08, 2018] 

LINCOLN 

The American Legion Post 263 Auxiliary in Lincoln recently announced the winners of this year's essay contest.

The theme for each essay this year was to focus on National Monuments through the topic "What National Monument Means the most to me."

The contest saw a return of many good essays, with many good persectives on the national monuments that exist throughout this great country.

Zion Lutheran School winners

Americanism essay awards were presented at Zion Lutheran School by Americanism Chairman, Diane Farmer.

In the 7th and 8th grade level, Grace Doolin placed 1st at the local level and 2nd place in District Competition, with her essay on Arlington National Cemetery.

Nathan Puls placed 3rd with an essay on World War II Memorial.

Those receiving Honorable Mention were Abbi Montgomery with an essay on the Grand Canyon, Trent Koehler with an essay on Arlington National Cemetery, and Reese McCuan with her essay on the Statue of Liberty.

West Lincoln-Broadwell School

Drew Eimer, of West Lincoln-Broadwell, was awarded 2nd place in the American Legion Auxiliary Americanism Essay Contest in the 7th & 8th grade level.

Drew’s essay was about the World War II Memorial, and was presented with a Certificate by Americanism Chairman, Diane Farmer.

Lincoln Community High School

Americanism essay awards were given to students at Lincoln Community High School.

Receiving awards in the 9th & 10th grade level were Sarah Starasta, 1st place, with her essay on the World War II Memorial. She also placed 3rd in District Competition.

J. R. Lynn placed 2nd with his essay on Mount Rushmore, and Abby Steifvator placed 3rd with her essay on the 9/11 Memorial.

Receiving awards in the 11th & 12th grade level were Grace Montgomery, 1st, with her essay on the Belmont-Paul Women’s Equality National Monument in Washington, D.C.

Alivia Catey placed 2nd with her essay on Mount Rushmore and placing 3rd was Tabitha Cooley, with her essay on the World War II Valor in the Pacific in Pearl Harbor Memorial.

[Diane Famer]