Local junior high school student could win $5,000, a trip to Washington, D.C.

Commander Terry Matte of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8971 announced the kick-off of the 73rd year of the VFW and its Ladies Auxiliary Patriot’s Pen competition.
Local junior high school students have the opportunity to compete for thousands of dollars and a trip to Washington, D.C.
Students begin by competing at the local Post level with a deadline of Nov. 1. Post winners advance to district and then the first place district winner advances to the state competition. The top 46 national winners all receive at least $500. The first-place national award is currently $5,000, plus an all-expense paid trip to Washington, D.C., for winner and parent or guardian.
Students must write a 300 to 400 typewritten words essay of this theme for 2015-2016 “What Freedom Means to Me.” Entry forms at your local junior high school or at the local VFW Post. Interested students and teachers should contact the Patriot’s Pen Chairman at VFW Post 8971 by phone at 337-298-6565 or write to the Post at VFW Post 8971, P.O. Box 492, Eunice, LA 70535 for more information.