Students who participated and placed in an Americanism essay contest, sponsored by the VFW Post 8971 and Auxiliary were recognized Wednesday evening. Seated, from left, are Brantley Briscoe, Josi Mitchell and Allison Clark. In back, from left, are Jay D. Miller, Ainsley Fruge and Carter Fletcher. Not pictured are Jasper Woolley, Austin Ortego, and Kate LaHaye. (Photos by Myra Miller)
The VFW Post 8971 and Auxiliary honored students who placed in their annual Americanism essays contest. Students were awarded with cash prizes and trophies during a banquet. Seated, from left, are Jude Aucoin, Rory Langlinais and Mylie Trahan. In back, from left, are Dreylan B. Babino and Allison Clark. District winners are Allison Clark and Sloane Cart. Not pictured are Sloane Cart, Alyssa Myers, Cooper DeVillier, Kyra Davis and Aeryn Doucet.
The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8971 and Ladies Auxiliary each year host and sponsor an Americanism essay contest for Eunice students.
Students from all Eunice elementary, junior high and high schools enter and participate in the contest.
First, second and third place winners were awarded for their creativity and originality of the essays and drawings. They received cash and trophies.
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