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WOODLAN HIGH STUDENT DAR SCHOLARSHIP AWARD WINNER

Dirk Herschberger, senior at Woodlan Jr. Sr. High is the recipient of The Daughter’s of American Revolution (DAR) Good Citizens Scholarship award of $1000. This scholarship is a competitive scholarship throughout Allen County. The student has to write an essay about a topic that is given to them on the day of the scheduled essay…

Elks Essay Contest Winners

Mrs. Wilder’s 5th grade social studies students at Payne Elementary had the opportunity to participate in the Van Wert Elks essay contest. In December the Van Wert Elks lodge chose winners, from 306 entries. Those winners were then sent to the district competition. The district finalist were chosen in February. We are proud to announce…

“What Veterans Day Means to Me” by Lucy Wales

Publisher’s note: This speech/essay was given by fourth grader Lucy Wales of Antwerp Local Schools at the assembly that was held in Antwerp’s Gymnasium on Tuesday, November 10, 2015, to Honor Veterans’ Day. By: Lucy Wales Veterans Day is a special day. It honors people such as veterans who fought in a war. I honor…