Americanism winners were named during a banquet Wednesday at the VFW Post 8971 hall. Seated, from left, are Zillah Meyers, Camille Elfert, Zeyiah Williams and Harlee Richard. In back, from left, are Gabe Comeaux, Anna Clare Briscoe, Destiny Reed, and Liam Oliver. Not pictured are Jolie Babineaux, Malaya Hudson, and Ryleigh Shircliff. (Photos by Myra Miller)
The VFW Post 8971 and Auxiliary each year sponsor an Americanism Essay contest for Eunice students to participate in. Elementary, middle school, junior and high school students are eligible. Cash prizes and awards were given to winners Wednesday evening. Winners, from left, are Peyton Ortego, Jana’lyn McQuirter and Jonathan McQuirter.
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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