January 30, 2025
ROCKY RIVER, Ohio – In October, eighth graders in American History classes at Rocky River Middle School (RRMS) participated in The Patriot's Pen, a national essay contest sponsored by the VFW.
This year’s theme was My Voice in America’s Democracy.
A total of 17 RRMS students were recognized by the VFW for their participation in the competition, including the following three individuals who received awards as the top three essays submitted.
- 1st place – Klerica Kaceli
- 2nd place – Sasha Ridge
- 3rd place – Camryn Makii
In addition, the following RRMS students were recognized by the VFW for their participation in the competition: Anna Barker, Everett Bowen, Eve Buehrle, Dalaal Darjamal, Jessica Joyce, Elliott Millin, Sora Myoshi, Charlie Pensom, Michelle Saab, Olivia Schutte, Kaya Sfeir, Isla Sinacore, Brendan Smith and Lucy White
Congratulations to all 17 students for achieving this recognition. Special thanks to Pat Straley and the North Olmsted Branch of the VFW for once again sponsoring RRMS students in this national writing competition.
Nearly 69,000 students in 6th through 8th grades enter the Patriot’s Pen youth essay contest each year. The essay contest encourages young minds to examine America’s history, along with their own experiences in modern American society, by drafting a 300-to 400-word essay, expressing their views based on a patriotic theme.