Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail: dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org
Surnames: Raether, Ciolkosz, Brady, Dallman
----Source: Thorp Courier, (Thorp, Clark Co., WI) 11/20/2013
Jaycees Announce 2103 Veteran’s Day Essay Winners (Nov 2013)
To make sure the community’s youth are encouraged to keep patriotism alive, the Thorp Jaycees invited seventh graders from the Thorp Catholic School, Abundant Life, and Thorp Public School to write and submit an essay to the 2013 Veterans Day Essay Contest.
The year, the winning essay belonged to Riley Raether of the Thorp Public School, whole essay, entitled “How can ordinary citizens honor veterans,” encouraged citizens to actively participate in programs, ceremonies, and celebrations, as well as proudly display the American flag. Riley was awarded $15 in Thorpbucks for his winning essay. Second place, awarded to Carley Ciolkosz of the Thorp Catholic School, was given $10, and $5 was given to Mason Brady for his third place essay.
“I was very impressed with all of the thoughtful and well written essays the kids put together!” said Wayne Dallman of the Thorp Jaycees. “Deciding on only three for the awards proved to be a difficult task, and all of the students should be proud of their wonderful essays!”
Pictured above are left: First and third place winners of the Thorp Jaycees Veterans Day Essay Contest, Riley Raether and Mason Brady. On the right picture: Carley Ciolkosz of the Thorp Catholic School.
