Catholic Diocese of Spokane, Washington

From the

Official News Magazine of the Diocese of Spokane

(From the Feb. 28, 2008 edition of the Inland Register)

In November, St. John Vianney School’s sixth, seventh, and eighth grade English classes embarked on a writing journey to show their patriotism for the Veterans of Foreign Wars Essay Contest. They were challenged with the task of producing an essay with the title “Why I Am an American Patriot.” St. John’s students placed in the top three for each grade. In sixth grade the winners are: 1st Place: Briann Troksa, 2nd Place Miranda Heid, 3rd Place Julia Brown. In seventh grade the winners are: 1st Place Hannah French, 2nd Place Josh Ridenbaugh, 3rd Place Matthew Szymanski. In eighth grade the winners are: 1st Place Max Kelly, 2nd Place Diana Nelson, 3rd Place Mac Johnson. Students: back row, from left: Max Kelly, Diana Nelson, Mac Johnson; middle row: Josh Ridenbaugh, Matthew Szymanski, Hannah French; bottom row: JJ Brown, Brianna Troksa, Miranda Heid. (IR photo from St. John Vianney School, Spokane Valley)