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Emerson Biermann poses with her prize envelope at the state VFW convention. Biermann placed 2nd at state with her Patriot's Pen essay. Photo courtesy Tara Biermann
Each year, nearly 68,800 students in sixth through eighth grades enter the VFW’s Patriot’s Pen youth essay contest for a chance to win their share of nearly $1 million in state and national awards. Each first place state winner receives a minimum of $500 at the national level, and the national first place winner wins $5,000!
The essay contest encourages young minds to examine America’s history, alo…
