Loudon County School’s 2021 Veterans of Foreign Wars Essay Contest Winners

The 2021 middle school essay contest, Patriot’s Pen, required students to write on the theme “How Can I Be A Good American?” The winner will receive $50.00, a medal, and a certificate. The winner is David Villicana from Philadelphia Elementary School.

The high school contest, Voice of Democracy, required an audio essay with a theme of “America: Where do we go from here?” The winner will receive $100.00, a medal, and a certificate. The winner is Conner Ratford from Loudon High School.

The teacher of the year contest is based on four criteria; Citizenship, Innovation, Resources, and Passion. All our Loudon County teachers are dedicated and a great asset for our community. The winner will receive $200.00 and a certificate. The VFW Post 5150 teacher of the year is Shannon Smith from Eaton Elementary.

to all our winners. Each will now advance to the East Tennessee district competition.