Top entries in VFW Auxiliary Patriotic Essay Contest...

The Lansing VFW Auxiliary Post #5981 recently sponsored its annual Patriotic Essay Contest. Third through sixth grade students in New Albin Elementary School were able to share their patriotic ideas in the contest. The students pictured above were awarded the first-place prize in the contest for their respective grade level. Left to right: Maddie Culberson, fifth grade; Noah Mauss, third grade; and Ronny Escobar Lopez, fourth grade. Submitted photo.