The 2015-2016 Americanism Essay Contest winners were First Place, Gawain Smith from Charlestown, NH; First Runner Up was Ashley Putnam also of Charlestown, and 2nd Runner Up was Lizi Ryll from St. Albans, not pictured. The winners received certificates and gift cards, the other participants all received flags, pens, pencils, wrist bands, and book marks.
From left to right are: Vermont Elks Association Americanism Chairman Karen Putnam of Bellows Falls Lodge #1619, Ashley Putnam, VEA Past State President Raymond Buisson, First Place winner Gawain Smith and 6th Grade Teacher Kathy Olsen.