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Washougal students fare well in essay contest

VFW members recognize winners

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Washougal students fared well in the local VFW essay contest. Pictured are Anna Chafee, Emelia Warta, Madison Dodge, Brooklyn Lowe and Aidan Hasselbrush of Gause Elementary.

Veterans of Foreign War members recently traveled to Washougal and Camas schools awarding the winners of their yearly essay contests.

Elementary students competed in the State Junior Essay contest theme, “Why America is My Favorite Country.”

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