Sanborn Central middle school students participated in the 2022 Patriot Pen Essay Competition this fall. Their essays entitled “My Pledge To Our Veterans” required students to evaluate their values and the importance of Veterans in their lives. 

Each year students from around the United States in grades sixth through eighth who are enrolled in public, private, or parochial schools are eligible to submit their essays to their sponsoring VFW Post. Sanborn Central students are sponsored by Mitchell VFW Post #2750. 

This year, sixth grader, Brooklyn Larson, received first place on her essay, and eighth grader, Miley Adams, received second place. Both girls received a financial award with their placements. In addition to the certificate, medal, and financial award Brooklyn Larson received, her essay now advances to the regional level. 

…See pictures in this week’s issue of the Sanborn weekly Journal!

Woonsocket School participated in the Regional Oral Interp Contest on Tuesday, Nov. 15, in DeSmet. Bailey Feistner performed in the Non-Original Oratory category, earning a medal and securing a spot in the state competition. Emilie Lindgren performed in the Humorous category and is an alternate for the state meet. 

For Sanborn Central, Sidney Salas competed in the Region Oral Interp Contest on Tuesday, Nov. 15, in Mitchell at the First United Methodist Church in two categories. She was awarded as an alternate for the state meet in both the serious and poetry events. 

State Oral Interp will be held in Mitchell on Dec. 2-3. Feistner performs on Saturday, Dec. 3.

…See pictures in the Nov. 24 issue of the Sanborn Weekly Journal!