Local essay contest produces winners with theme 'What The United States Flag Stands For'
More than 65 students 7th–12th Grade from Carson City and surrounding county area schools participated in the Fleet Reserve Association Annual Essay Contest entitled, “What The United States Flag Stands For.” The essays were read and reviewed by a panel of the Branch and Auxiliary Members for content, structure, theme, legibility and personal style. Winners were then chosen from each grade level.
Seventh Grade:
First Place – Krystle Dixon, Faith Christian Academy (FCA)
First Place – Brooke Wharton, Carson Valley Middle School
Third Place – Briella Bodenstein, Faith Christian Academy (FCA)
Eighth Grade:
First Place – Svea Nilssen, Carson Valley Middle School
Second Place – Noah Smit, Faith Christian Academy (FCA)
Second Place – Zachary Smit, Faith Christian Academy (FCA)
Nineth Grade:
No Entries For This Grade Level
Tenth Grade:
First Place – Malena Van Wagenen, Douglas High School
Eleventh Grade
First Place – Samantha Steyn, Sierra Lutheran High School
Second Place – Trinity Ricketts, Yerington High School
Third Place – Riley Aldridge, Yerington High School
Twelfth Grade
First Place – Danielle McLaughlin, Yerington High School
Second Place – Carly Van Wagenen, Douglas High School
Third Place – Kiarra Depaz, Douglas High School
In the photo from left to right: Jim Jackson, FRA 137 Branch President - Svea Nilssen, 1st Place - 8th Grade, Carson Valley Middle School Briella Bodenstein, 3rd Place - 7th Grade, Faith Christian - Krystle Dixon - 1st Place - 7th Grade, Faith Christian - Trinity Ricketts, 2nd Place - 11th Grade, Yerington High School - Samantha Steyn, 1st Place - 11th Grade, Sierra Lutheran High School - Noah Smit, 2nd Place - 8th Grade, Faith Christian - Zachary Smit, 2nd Place - 8th Grade, Faith Christian and John Trammel, Americanism Chairman - Back Row - Riley Aldrige, 3rd Place -11th Grade, Yerington High School - Danielle Mc Laughlin, 1st Place, - 12th Grade, Yerington High School