The photo and report are from West Seattle VFW Post 2713 commander Steve Strand:
The West Seattle VFW held their annual holiday celebration. The veterans and community came together to celebrate our student essay contestants on their patriotic themes. Bill Dwyer is the chairman of the student essays and coordinates with our local schools for entries. Chief Sealth International High School and Our Lady of Guadalupe were especially well-represented this year.
The Veterans of Foreign Wars handed out certificates and cash prizes to the winners. The delicious turkey, stuffing, and fixin’s were catered by West Seattle‘s very own Jack Miller and the Husky Deli.
Essay contest:
James McDonald
High School Teacher coordinatorJuliana Agudelo Ariza
Voice of Democracy winnerHarper Gilbert
1st place Patriots PenMimi Katz
2nd place Patriots PenEvelyn Jane Satwicz
3rd place Patriots PenAlex Tsada
1st place Youth EssayMiguel Santos
2nd place Youth EssayFiona Howell
3rd place Youth EssayLila Dacanay
3rd grade winnerZykx Sotero
Honorable mention
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