Fifth grade students had the opportunity to read essays about the flag to veterans last night at the American Legion in Pella’s meeting.

Noah Nunnikhoven of Pella Christian earned 3rd place, Alexis Klein at Jefferson Intermediate was the overall second place winner, and Steven Gaul, who also attends Jefferson, was the overall city first place winner.

The American Legion received more than 90 flag essay contest entries from fifth graders at Pella and Pella Christian. Following the students’ presentation