VFW Post and Auxiliary 1841, Daleville, recently sponsored the annual patriotic essay contest for students. From left are Auxiliary President Abby Fedor; Grayson Hatter, who received second place; VFW Post Commander Jerry Jacobsen; and Tim Wilson, who won first place in the local contest. The students received certificates and cash awards. Wilson also won first place at the District high school level.
VFW 1841 Commander Jerry Jacobsen is pictured with Silas Whitson, who won first place in the middle school essay division. VFW Posts and Auxiliaries nationwide sponsor these programs every year in the fall for students to write patriotic essays. [SUBMITTED PHOTOS]
