Riverhead Elks honored winners of its annual Flag Day Essay Contest during Flag Day ceremonies at the lodge Sunday afternoon.
Students in the first through fifth grades in Riverhead schools are asked to write an essay about the U.S. flag. Winners are awarded cash prizes.
First, second and third grade winners
1st place: Luke Milano, 3rd grade, Aquebogue, Ms. Cipriani
2nd place: Daniel Penafiel, 3rd grade, Riley Avenue, Mrs. Menis
3rd place: Emelyn Carreta Perez, 3rd grade, Riley Avenue, Mrs. Menis
4th place: Laila Hendrickson, 3rd grade, Riley Avenue, Mrs. Menis
4th place: Nahla Brown, 3rd grade, Riley Avenue, Mrs. Menis
Fourth and fifth grade winners
1st place: Ariana Fiore, 5th grade, Pulaski Street, Ms. McDonald/Mrs. Gerber
2nd place: Leah Eastwood, 5th grade, Pulaski Street, Ms. McDonald/Mrs. Gerber
3rd place: Ella Tochman, 5th grade, Pulaski Street, Mrs. Hubbard
4th place: Luca Faia, 5th grade, Pulaski Street, Mrs. Foley
4th place: Elsie Corwin, 4th grade, Aquebogue, Mrs. D’Alsace
The annual ceremony includes a short history of the U.S. flag and the display of previous flags used by the U.S. prior to the official adoption of the flag on June 14, 1777.
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