From October 19th to November 1, every 8th grader was working hard on a VFW essay.Each year the VFW holds an essay contest with a selected theme.  This year’s theme was “When is the right time to honor our military heroes?”

The VFW has awards for the top three essays.  The Willow Springs 8th graders are competing amongst themselves for the prizes.  First place prize is $200, second place prize is $150, and third place prize is $100.  The winners are to be announced sometime in December by the local VFW.

Today a lot of the students practiced what they said in their essays.  All the 8th graders came into the hall this morning and honored the veterans.  Mrs. Draper had a few words to say then they all took a moment of silence for the soldiers.  After that, the students said the Pledge.  The students say that they have all learned something and will continue their practices for the rest of their lives.

Submitted by Emily Durnell, 8th grade student
Picture submitted by Crystal Hopper, Title I Coordinator