VFW honors essay winners
Photo by Verna Barr “Just Say No to Drugs” coloring contest winners from Cedaredge Elementary School first and second grades are: first place, Rhiananon Dillie; second place Mary Ayleen Quinonez; third place Julia TenNapel.VFW Post 9221 and Ladies Auxiliary sponsor a "Just Say No to Drugs" coloring book and poster contest for Cedaredge Elementary students each year. First through fourth graders completed a four-page coloring book.
Photo by Verna Barr “Just Say No to Drugs” coloring contest winners from Cedaredge Elementary School third and fourth grades are: Dayanara Gonzalez (not present), first place; Breanna Woods, second; and Angel Harper, third.There were 40 entries in this category.
Fifth through eighth graders were encouraged to enter posters pertaining to non-use of drugs and tobacco products. Twelve entries were given to be judged. Members appreciate the local schools participating in these contests and encourage even more participation in coming years.
Awards, including cash prizes, were presented to the winners at the VFW dinner, held previous to the Feb. 28 meeting.
Entries are judged locally with first place winners advancing to District. Winners there also receive a cash prize.First placers at State and National contests win scholarships.
Photo by Verna Barr Poster contest entries by fifth through eighth graders had to pertain to non-use of drugs and tobacco products. Winners are: Navaen Martinez, first place; Max Moore, second; and tie for third place between Dusty Emig and Jasmine Cauthers.