VFW asks, ‘Why I honor the flag?’

Petaluma-area junior high school students are invited to compete for national prizes in the VFW Patriot’s Pen essay contest.

This year’s theme is: “Why I honor the American Flag. The contest s open to all students in sixth, seventh or eighth grades. National winners receive a minimum of $500. The overall champion receives $5,000 and an all-expenses paid trip to Washington, D.C. along with a parent or guardian.

For assistance call (816) 756-3390, ext. 6155 or e-mail youthscholarships@fvw.org.

Petaluma VFW Post 1919 can be reached at (707) 559-3019 or visit the web site at VFW1929.info.