Jefferson sixth grade students have the opportunity to participate each year in the VFW Patriot's Pen scholarship program. Student writing entries have the chance to be judged at the local, district, and state level.
Jefferson sixth grade student, Sadie Ayotte, was recently presented with a certificate and two award checks of $100 each for winning first place in the VFW District 9 Patriot's Pen competition. This year's theme was "My Pledge to our Veterans."
VFW District 9 covers a vast area of the north country. It includes VFW Posts form Beekmantown, Canton, Champlain, Ellenburg, Gouverneur, Keeseville, Massena, Mineville, Ogdensburg, Peru, Plattsburgh, Saranac Lake, Schroon Lake, Ticonderoga, and Tupper Lake.
Sadie was also surprised to learn from Mrs. Frances Marcil, Scholarship Chairman VFW Post 1143, that her writing piece entry was judged 4th place in the state competition. She received a certificate as well as a scholarship check for $500.
Congratulations Sadie. We are proud of you!
