Students from all Eunice elementary, junior high and high schools entered and participated in the contest.
First, second and third place winners were awarded for their creativity and originality of the essays and drawings. They received savings bonds, trophies, and plaques.
The special awards ceremony took place on April 8 at the Eunice V.F.W. Hall. Some of the V.F.W. Post and Ladies Auxiliary members were present and awarded each student. Those included: Al Courville, Post Commander; Bonita Briscoe, Auxiliary chairperson; Dot Soileau, President Ladies Auxiliary; and Gene Olivier, Assistant Inspector General of Veterans of Foreign War. A meal was provided at the conclusion for all parents and students.
Students winning first place receives $100 savings bond; second place a $75 bond; and third place is awarded with a $50 savings bond. Students also received trophies.
The following is a list of all winners with the respective schools:
Category 1, Kindergarten, Coloring contest: The American Flag.
Millie Frey, St. Edmund Elementary, first place
Bailey Trichell, Glendale Elementary, second place
Brianna Dupre, East Elementary, third place
Category 2, First and Second grades: Drawing and Coloring of the American Flag.
Emily Cormier, East Elementary, first place
Zachary Joubert, East Elementary, second place
Daniel Sorcia, East Elementary, third place
Category 3, Third and Fourth grades: A drawing of a Historical Event.
India Anderson, East Elementary; first place
Devin Johnson, East Elementary, second place
Ethan West, East Elementary, third place
Category 4,
Fifth and Sixth grades:Essay based on the title, "How I show My Americanism on Memorial Day."
Jami LeBouef, St. Edmund Elementary, first place
Nicole Bertrand, St. Edmund Elementary, second place
Savannah Sonnier, St. Edmund Elementary, third place
Patriot's Pen Essay, Grades seventh and eighth, theme, "Why America's Veterans should be Honored,"
Shelby Olivier, Eunice Jr. High, first place
Trenon Trosclair, Eunice Jr. High, second place
Jordan Johnson, Eunice Jr. High, third place
Americanism Contest, District Winners:
Category 1: Millie Frey, St. Edmund Elementary, first place
Category 2: Emily Cormier, East Elementary, first place
Category 3: India Anderson, East Elementary, first place
Category 4: Jami LeBouef, St. Edmund, first place.
Patriot's Pen Essay, District Winner:
Shelby Olivier, Eunice Jr. High, first place
Americanism Contest, State Winner:
Category 2, Emily Cormier, East Elementary, first place
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