Valley View eighth grader, Ryan Coleman, was awarded first place for his essay he submitted to the Hricak McAndrew American Legion Post 869.
Pictured left to right are: Mr. James McKane, Middle School Assistant Principal; Tom Picchini, Senior Vice Commander of American Legion Post 869; Ryan Coleman, Valley View Middle School Student; Jerry Heid, Commander of American Legion Post 869; Joe Joyce, Valley View Middle School History Teacher; and Mr. Craig Sweeney, Middle School Principal