Walnut Elementary Fourth Grade Teacher Katy Herde recently directed 29 of her students to submit essays to the Vernon H Buck Buck Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7957, all centered around a theme: How Are You Showing Patriotism and Support of Our Country?

The two essay contest winners, Jace Ramsey and Allie Hamm Gardner, were honored during a special program Friday afternoon. The students each received two-dollar bills and an American lanyard, while Essay Chair Gary Post awarded Herde a VFW poppy for each student who decided to submit an essay.

The two winning essays are unedited and printed in full below.

How I Show Patriotism By Jace Ramsey

I show patriotism by celebrating some patriotic holidays. I respect the flag. I'm also a good citizen of America. Patriotism is where you do someth

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