Pueblo Home of Heroes Association Essay Contest – 2024

Pueblo Home of Heroes Association, in cooperation with Pueblo City-County Library District, is pleased to announce the winners of the 16th annual essay contest.

This Year’s theme was:
“What does it mean to be a U.S. Citizen?”

The following guidelines were required:

• All entries must be typed:
• 300 – 500 words for grades 4 and 5
• 400 – 700 words for grades 6 – 8
• 500 – 1,000 words for grades 9 – 12

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 4-5 WINNER

1^st place: Stormie Manzanares – age 11, Park View Elementary School, Teacher Mrs. Kelly Henry

2^nd Place: Maricela Berumen – age 11, Eva Baca Elementary School, Teacher Ms. Essien

3^rd Place: Gunnison Mutz – age 9, Cedar Ridge Elementary School, Teacher Mrs. Runyan

Honorable Mention:

Elias Matamoras – age 9, Eva Baca Elementary School, teacher Mrs. Mancilla

Joseph Barcos Jr. – age 10, Park View Elementary School, teacher Mrs. Kelly Henry

1^st Place: Jack Mandarich – age 14, Vineland Middle School, Teacher Mrs. Lynette Chavez

2^nd Place: Carlee Langston – age 14, Vineland Middle School, Teacher Mrs. Lynette Chavez

3^rd Place: Campbell Bowen – age 14, Vineland Middle School, Teacher Mrs. Lynette Chavez

Honorable Mention:

Liam Todd – age 14, Vineland Middle School, Teacher Mrs. Lynette Chavez

Logan Patten – age 14, Vineland Middle School, Teacher Mrs. Lynette Chavez

1^st Place:  Ryan Szakal – age 17, Pueblo West High School, Teacher 1SGT Dilcher

2^nd   Place: Mia Montanez – Pueblo West High School, Teacher LTC Emond

3^rd Place: Emma Perry – age 16, Pueblo South High School, Teacher Sarah Genova

Honorable Mention:

McKenzie Greenwood – age 17, Pueblo West High School, Teacher Colonel Emond

Danilynn Frick – age 15, Rye High School, Teacher Cole Estes

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