Winners from Riverdale Academy of the VFW Americanism Art Contest were presented their awards this week. Certificates from VFW Post 7287 and Auxiliary were presented to nine students.

Kindergarten students were asked to color the American Flag. Top three winners are shown above with their teacher Betty Ware. First place went to Cameron Swayze, second place to Madison Cason, and the third place winner was Ryder Shaver.

Students in first and second grade drew the American Flag. Top three winners are shown below with Principal Jamie Lawrence. First place winner was Hayden Cason, second place went to Maggie Straight, and the third place winner was Rylan Moseley.

Third and fourth grade students are asked to draw and color a patriotic scene. Principal Jamie Lawrence is also shown below with the winners. Charity Williamson finished in first place, Hanna Huddleston earned second place, and MaKayla Pickett’s entry finished in third place.

These awards are presented annually by Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7287 and Auxiliary 7287 as part of the VFW’s service to the community.