Art and Culture

Local art contest champions patriotism amongst youth, offering exciting scholarship rewards to talented students across the country. The annual Young American Creative Patriotic Art Contest, sponsored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) of the United States Auxiliary, is welcoming entries from students in grades 9-12. This patriotic art contest, running since 1979, is aimed at promoting American patriotism amongst the younger generation via creative expression. The local chapter at […]

Five local students and two teachers were lauded on December 8 when they were announced winners in the 2022-2023 Harvey F. Eckhoff VFW Post 7674 VWF Auxiliary Patriot’s Pen Essay Contest. The contest offered three essay challenges based on age: Voice of Democracy, Patriot Pen, and Teacher of the Year. The VFW Voice of Democracy essay challenged students (including those home-schooled) in grades 9-12. This year’s theme was “What are […]