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__ Northside Students Win American Legion Essay Contest __

The Quigley-Baum Unit of The American Legion Auxiliary sponsors a yearly Americanism Essay Contest for students in Palmyra Area School District (grades 3 through 12). This year’s essay title was “What Is My Patriotic Role As a U.S. Citizen?” Over 100 students submitted essays that were judged for content, originality, grammar, neatness, and spelling. Three winners were chosen per grade level and awarded cash prizes. An overall winner was also chosen for competition at the Cumberland/Dauphin/Lebanon county council level. Northside winners are Emily Cowfer (second place, 4th grade, Mrs. Appleyard), Mitchell Devine (second place, 3rd grade, Mrs. Stewart), Alexis McHugh (first place, 4th grade, Mrs. Appleyard), and Lauryn Morrison (third place, 3rd grade, Mrs. Stewart). Winners attended a celebration at the Legion Hall in Palmyra, where they read their essays to Legion members with their parents, teachers, and administrators in attendance. Teachers commented that the contest is a great opportunity for students to challenge themselves in the craft of writing. It also compliments fourth grade’s unit of study on Government and Citizenship. Well Done Emily, Mitchell, Alexis, and Lauryn!