How I can show pride in being an American

Each year the American Legion Auxiliary sponsors an Americanism essay contest for students in grades 3-12. Grade levels are divided into five classes. One award in each of the five classes is presented in each division. Winners receive $50, and a $50 honorarium in the student’s name will be made to the Children of Warriors National President’s Scholarship Fund. This year’s theme is “How Can I Show my Pride in Being an American?” The following students are ninth graders in Bobbi Maher’s class.