Silver Valley 'Patriots' win writing contest
Kellogg High School student Preston Graskamp is given his award for getting first place in the Voice of Democracy contest for Idaho VFW District One by VFW Post 1675 Commander Chris Marker.
Graskamp also finished second at the district level.
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Patriot's Pen winner Lilly Mae Tyron attends Mullan Middle School and finished first at the district level.
Also pictured: VFW Post 1675 Commander Chris Marker and Mullan High School Principal Jacki Almquist.
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Kellogg Middle School student Paige Hill won the Patriot's Pen contest and was presented her award by VFW Post 1675 Commander Chris Marker.
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VFW Post 1675 Commander Chris Marker awards Jeff Smith of Kellogg High School the Teacher of the Year recognition.
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Cambria Wilson won second place in the Voices of Democracy contest and was presented the award by VFW Post 1675 Commander Chris Marker and Mullan High School Principal Jacki Almquist.
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VFW Post 1675 Commander Chris Marker gives Kellogg High School student Jonithyn Knight his third place recognition for the Voices of Democracy contest.
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Kellogg High School students Eavin Knight and Alexis Backman receive their awards for fourth place in the Voice of Democracy contest from VFW Post 1675 Commander Chris Marker.
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Each year, thousands of students tap into their patriotism through written and audio essays sponsored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
VFW Post 1675 Commander Chris Marker said the patriotic essays from students are something the VFW looks forward to each year to recognize the hard work local students put into expressing their vision for America.
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