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LOPEZ WINS AMERICAN ESSAY AWARD

June 23, 2004 The Waynedale News Staff 0 min read

(L-R) Principal Miss Mary Schreiber, Julian Buitrage, Kyle Bolton, History teacher Mrs. Louise Schultheis, Teacher Miss Janet Alles and Helen Thiele. Seated, Alicia R. Lopez and Erica Woodard.

“Every Heart Beats True for the Red White and Blue – Old Glory”

On June 3, 2004, essay awards were presented at Benoit Academy, 3029 E. Paulding Road. The 7th and 8th grade students participated. The winner was Alicia R. Lopez. Americanism Chairman, David Parrish Unit 296, Legion Women’s Auxiliary, Helen Thiele presented the award.

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