Penn-Delco Students Honored in Americanism Essay Contest

Congratulations to the Penn-Delco students who were recognized in the 2024 Americanism Essay Contest, sponsored by American Legion Post 926!

This year’s prompt - “What does ‘America the Beautiful’ mean to me?” - inspired thoughtful and personal reflections from students across the region.

All honorees were invited to attend a special awards ceremony hosted by American Legion Post 926 on March 30. We’re proud to celebrate the following students for their outstanding work:

Coebourn Elementary

• Mason Burns (5th Grade)
• CC Kessler (5th Grade)
• Kenadee Mengel (4th Grade)
• Aadhya Patel (5th Grade)
• Gracie Schol (3rd Grade)
• Charleigh Solis (5th Grade)
• Marielle Spangler (3rd Grade)

Parkside Elementary

• Naomi Hubbard (5th Grade)

Pennell Elementary

• Gavin Chalfant (4th Grade)
• McKenna Chadwick (5th Grade)
• Siena Koskinas (4th Grade)
• Taylor McDonald (3rd Grade)

Northley Middle School

• Addison Dykes (7th Grade)
• Sophia Gardner (6th Grade)
• Callie Hazlett (6th Grade)
• Ritika Rathinam (7th Grade)
• Molly Sontowski (7th Grade)
• Thomas Zebley (6th Grade)

Sun Valley High School

• Aidan Hearn (12th Grade)

We are proud of these students for representing Penn-Delco with excellence!