American History Essay Contest winners announced

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By Dispatch staff report

May 30, 2022 12:00 PM

Winners of the American History Essay Contest were recently honored by the Captain Robert Orr Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution at a Chapter meeting.

A picture of a young boy wearing a blue sweatshirt and baseball cap. — Ezekiel Nesbitt

Ezekiel Nesbitt, Discovery Woods School, was the fifth grade winner.

A young boy wearing a striped shirt. — Nolan Jendro

Nolan Jendro, Forestview Middle School, was the sixth grade winner. Nolan went on to win at the State and North Central Division as well.

A young girl wearing a pink shirt. — Breauna Ailts

Breauna Ailts was the eighth grade winner from Pillager Middle School.

The students were given a certificate, book for their school library, check, flag and a copy of the Constitution.

At the meeting the students read their essays, received their awards and were honored with a pizza party afterward, which was attended by their families and DAR Chapter members.

The Chapter recently received a grant from the Pelican Lake Conservation Club for the Chapter Education Committee.

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