These eighth graders are the winner and runner-up for the VFW Patriot's Pen essay contest. From left: Breckyn Hiltner, first place; Taisen Ricke, second place.
Students and adults alike have questions about this great country we call the United States of America. Each year South Barber eighth graders participate in the nationwide VFW's Patriot's Pen Contest. It starts at the local level, moving on to district, state and nationals.
The theme this year is "My Voice in America's Democracy." The winner from the eighth-grade class is Breckyn Hiltner, daughter of Tyler and Erin Hiltner. Recognized for second place is Taisen Ricke, son of Tyler and Cassidy Ricke.
The students read their essays at South Barber's Veterans Day Program Monday. Hiltner's essay i...
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