Fleet Reserve Association
Congratulations to the 12 western Nevada local area middle and high school students who have been awarded cash prizes for their entries into the Annual Fleet Reserve Association Essay Contest.
The local Sierra-Tahoe FRA Branch No. 137 is proud to support this event and to acknowledge the winners! This year’s theme was entitled “Why I’m Proud To Be An American.” The decision to determine the top 3 winners for each grade level was a difficult decision for the judges and we are happy to announce the outcome.
The winners of the contest were as follows:
12th Grade
First Place, Joel Harvey, Douglas High School
Second Place, Ryan Olson, Douglas High School
Third Place, Jessica Turner, Yerington High School
11th Grade
First Place, Jade Chapman, Sierra Lutheran High School
10th Grade
First Place, Samantha Steyn, Sierra Lutheran High School
8th Grade
First Place, Xavier Hoffman, Carson Valley Middle School
Second Place, Payton Sporh, Carson Valley Middle School
Third Place – Riley Danon & Ava Gildea, Carson Valley Middle School.
All schools are welcome to participate. The contest is open to students grades 7 through 12. Schools are notified of the contest’s theme with applications at the beginning of the school year with a deadline of December 1st.
For more information, contact John Trammel at (925) 207-6889.
