VFW Post 2210 and its Auxiliary would like to announce the winners of the 2026 Patriot’s Pen essay contest for grades 6-8. This year’s theme was “What a Veteran Taught Me About America”. The top “3” entries received equal awards and their entries were forwarded to district competition.
The winners were:
Ben Lester, 8th grade student at St. Agnes Catholic School. Son of Joe and Lauren Lester
Kyndall Lurk, 8th grade student at St. Agnes Catholic School. Daughter of Eric and Jody Lurk
Grayson Whittom, 7th grade student at St. Agnes Catholic School. Son of Brandon and Katelin Whittom
Pictured (from l to r)
Katelin Whittom, Teacher (St. Agnes Catholic School)
Grayson Whittom
Ben Lester
Kyndall Lurk
Lois Flieg, Youth Activities/Scholarship Chairperson, VFW Auxiliary 2210