Winners in the Americanism Essay, “What does patriotism mean to you,” were named at Wolsey-Wessington Middle School.

Sponsoring units include Hershman-Gordon American Legion Auxiliary Unit No. 59, Wolsey, and Watson-Krauter American Legion Auxiliary Unit No. 110, Wessington.

Sixth grade winners (above) are, from left, Toni Peterson, first; Wesley Stevens, second; and Ethan Dorris, third.

Seventh grade winners are, Camille Rearick, first; Carson Finn, second; and Juliana Lind, third.

Eighth grade winners are, Ana Carmona, first;  Shae Uttecht, second; and Ryder Jensen, third.