VFW Post 3447 and its Ladies and Men’s Auxiliaries are proud to announce the winners of the Veterans of Foreign Wars annual Patriotic essay writing contests. Winners, Schools, and awards to be presented are as follows:

Patriot's Pen

Theme: When is the right time to Honor our Military Heroes?

Winners:

Marisa K. Sheehan, Granard Middle School $50.00 Savings Bond

Chelsea B. Johnson

Gaffney Middle School $50.00 Savings Bond

Voice of Democracy

Theme: Does America still have Heroes?

Winners:

Kelly L. Gilmer, Gaffney High School $100.00 Savings Bond

David G. Reams,

Chesnee High School $100.00 Savings Bond

Teachers Awards:

Americanism:

This award is presented to teachers who foster Patriotic Programs throughout the entire year with students in the classrooms, and is recommended for the award by the principal or another teacher at his or her school.

Rita Reams, 6th Grade Teacher, Boiling Springs Intermediate School $100.00

David L. Reams, 9th Grade Teacher, Gaffney High School $100.00

These awards will be presented to the winners at an open meeting at VFW Post 3447 (upstairs) on Feb. 9 at 7 p.m. Located at the intersection of Logan and Granard streets (Where the Flags Fly.)