Cornerstone Christian Academy students who were named winners in a U.S. veteran-themed essay. Pictured are Andrew Power, Kenan Calhoun, Georgia Thompson, Dallas Walker, Chase Beckhouse, Hayden Carwile, Adreinne Eagle and Amelia Leeming. Not pictured is Clayton Bryant.

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Mrs. Linda Mays from the Appomattox American Legion Auxiliary Unit 104 visited Cornerstone Christian Academy on April 22.

Students in grades fourthrough seven recently submitted essays with the theme “What can I do to help America’s veterans and their families?” The winners won a medal and a cash prize from the American Legion Auxiliary.

The winners were:

7th Grade

1st Place: Clayton Bryant (not pictured)

2nd Place: Andrew Power and Kenan Calhoun (tie).

6th Grade

1st Place: Georgia Thompson

2nd Place: Dallas Walker.

5th Grade

First Place: Chase Beckhouse

2nd Place: Hayden Carwile.

4th Grade

1st Place - Adreinne Eagle

2nd Place Amelia Leeming.

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