Kindergarten students colored the flag. Winners were, from left, front, Jokaia Polk, 3rd place; Liam Pagoaga, 2nd place; Jacob Laugand, 1st place; back, Nathan Oubre, 3rd place; Marcel Jackson, 2nd place; and Ava Deroche, 1st place.

Third and fourth grade students competed in Category III. They drew pictures of historical events. The winners were, from left, front, Nathaly Villezcas, 1st place; Addison Abbate, 2nd place; Dax Pregeant, 3rd place; Destiny Walker, 3rd place; Molly Brady, 2nd place; Hayden Williams, 1st place; back, Conner Carter, 1st place in his class and 2nd place in District 2; Kaylee Brown, 2nd place; Ava Vicknair, 3rd place; Dylan Smith, 1st place; Dane Galiano, 2nd place; and Jenna Chauvin, 3rd place.

Students in 5th grade wrote essays on ‘How I Honor Veterans’ in 300 words or less. The top three essays at SJA were written by Jay Childs, 1st place; from left, Alyse Chauvin, 2nd place; and Brianne Cashio, 3rd place.

Sixth grade students participated in the Patriots Pen contest, writing essays on ‘The America I Believe In,’ using 300 to 400 words. The winners were, from left, Morgan Pero, 3rd place; Nathan Abadie, 2nd place; and Michael Hotard, 1st place at school and 2nd place in District 2.

Seventh grade students participated in the Patriots Pen contest. They wrote essays on ‘The America I Believe In,’ using 300 to 400 words. The winners at SJA were, from left, Hailey Boeckl, 3rd place and Rylee Schexnayder, 1st place. Tristan Marchetta (2nd) is not pictured.