Friday, April 27, 2012

Patriotism Essay Awards

The Star Lions sponsored the Patriotism Essay Contest at the Star Elementary School.  The fifth grade classes participated.   The topic was "How Can I Best Serve my Country in Time of Need and Disaster?"  The essay contest is a Multiple District contest with students participating from E. Oregon and across Southwest Idaho in the first phase and from all of southern Idaho (District 39W and District 39E) in the second phase.

Winners were:

1st place:  Kendra Garrison
2nd place (tie):  Courtney Payne and Abby Eastridge
4th place: Lillian Holley

Winners were awarded a certificate and a silver medallion.  Teachers Mrs. Diffenbaugh, Mr. Hiroto, and Mrs. Smith were recognized with silver coins.

Kendra Garrison was also selected as the fifth grade winner for District 39W. 

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