Students at Northstar Elementary held a ceremony Friday for 5th graders who had written a paper on “What the Flag Means to Them” which was sponsored by the local American Legion, Baty-Tucker Post 168.

Ten finalists were selected and each given a 3 ft x 5 ft flag, certificate, and a pair of mint proof quarters. Of the ten finalists, three will be chosen to compete at the State Legion Headquarters. Conrad Nelson with the Legion tells KNIA/KRLS News all the students who attend the ceremony were given a hand held parade flag and closed the ceremony by reciting the pledge of allegiance. Nelson says the ceremony was very heartwarming and it was great to hear the young students reciting the pledge. The finalists are Molly Anderson, Christian Braida, Macy Cox, Ethan Cahill, Hannah Dunkin, Elliot King, Kasyn Reidel, Tristan Sinnard, Adrian Stanley, Jason Vinsick.