On the Beat in Bluffton

Tuesday, February 24, 2009

SW Americanism Essay Winner


Front row (L to R): Sydnee Jones, Chloe Maddox, Matthew Morales; Back row (L to R): Principal Brett Garrett, Elks Representative John Barnes, 5th Grade teacher Mrs. Nusbaumer.
Southern Wells Elementary School announced the 2008-2009 essay contest winners for the Grand Lodge Americanism Essay Contest.
The winners included Sydnee Jones, first place who will receive a $50 U.S. Savings Bond, Chloe Maddox, second, and Matthew Morales, third place. The students submitted their essays to the local lodge and the top three students will now continue to the state level.
The Americanism essay contest is an opportunity for school children in grades 5 -8 to compose a personal essay on the theme “What Freedom Means to Me.” (Submitted Photo)

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