Elks announce Americanism essay winners

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Van Wert Lodge 1197, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, announces the winners of the 2020-2021 Elks Americanism Essay Contest.    

This fraternal year, the theme for the contest was: “How can Patriotism be Demonstrated.” Students competed in divisions, by age group.

Local winners, whose names were forwarded to the District level for further judging, include:

Division I, Fifth and Sixth Grades

• First place — Harold Smazenko, Crestview School
• Second place — Noah Mosier, Crestview School
• Third place — Sophia Brickner, Lincolnview School

Division II, Seventh and Eighth Grades

• First Place — Quinn Tomlinson, Crestview School
• Second Place — Lauren Tracey, Crestview School
• Third Place — Josie Kulwicki, Crestview School

Tracey placed third in the Northwest District Division I competition, while Mosier placed first in the Northwest District Division II competition.

Jill Evans is the lodge chairman in charge of the Lodge Americanism Committee.