VFW Post 1189 made a surprise visit to Beggs Middle School this week to make a presentation to students who participated in a recent contest. Mrs. Rannells’ 7th & 8th grade English students competed in the Patriot Pen essay writing contest. Winners were Addison Mann (7th grade), 1st place and winner of $150; Lexie Ashcraft (8th grade), 2nd place and winner of $100; and Makenzie Baker (8th grade), 3rd place and winner of $50. The theme of the essay this year was “What Is Patriotism to Me.” Jr. Vice Commander Mike Cole is pictured left and Post Commander Guy Duckworth is pictured right. Pictured right, runner-ups in the Patriot Pen Essay Contest are BMS 7th graders Scarlett Tenison, Reagan Richardson, Eva Carpenter and Liberty Mattox. Each received a $25 prize.
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January 31, 2025
Beggs Middle Schoolers Named Patriot Pen Winners