VFW names essay winners in Argonia

All of Pipkin’s students had to do the assignment but not all of them had to enter the contest. She said approximately half of her high school students chose to enter the contest.

Sisken was given a certificate from Paul Saliger from VFW Post 11449 out of Harper for her accomplishment.

“In the 29 years our post has sponsored this program, this is only the second time we have had one of our entries place at the district level,” said Sisken will also receive a $500 scholarship from her local win, and a $75 gift card for placing second at the district level.