MAN — Students are Man recently wrote essays about “Proud to Be An American”.

Winning essays were:

— “A Veteran is a hero because they have fought in wars. Veterans fight for our freedom. Veterans miss their families and risk their lives for us. They protect our country from danger because they are our heroes. A veteran is a hero because they have risked their lives for my freedom.” — Emily Gillispie, 3rd Grade, Mrs. Bunch

— “A Veteran is a hero because they help keep us safe. They go away from their families and they die for us. They do not sleep and they fight for our freedom. They travel far away from their families even on holidays. They have a lot of pride.” — Zoie Belcher, 3rd Grade, Stephanie Sansom

— “A Veteran is a hero because they go to wars. They want to keep us alive because they love us. They save people lives and go far away to dangerous places. They leave their families behind to protect our country.” — Cindella Ward, 3rd Grade, Mrs. Campbell

— “I am proud to be a U.S. citizen because I have free education while most countries don’t. I have the right to work and I have transportation. I have freedom of choice. I can choose my religion. I have laws, a police force, and a military to protect me. Most of all, I have freedom that veterans have fought for.” — Holly Parker, 4th Grade, Mrs. Osborne

— “I’m proud to be a United States citizen because we get an education, have a military to protect us, and freedom. They give us the right to live a good, happy life. Keep listening and I’ll tell you more. First, I will tell you about our education in America. This gives us the right to learn. We are able to go to any school we want. The right of education lets us pick a college or job. Next, I’m proud to be an American citizen because we have military to protect us. They fight for our freedom and stand up for our country. Lastly, America has freedom. It lets us choose who we marry, our education, and what church we go to. This gives us the right to live a happy life as a proud United States citizen.” — Keeley Duncan, 4th Grade, Miss Morgan

— “I’m proud to be a United States citizen because it has a variety of things that we can be thankful for. The United States has many natural resources such gas, coal, and oil. We also have freedom, choices, and opportunities. The United States also has social services and churches. Thank you veterans for protecting our country.” — Sarah Crosby, 4th Grade Mrs. Cobb

— “I am proud to be a United States citizen because we have free education through public schools and we are free to make our own choices. We have people who help us when we are sick. We are protected by our military. Our military dies for us, just to protect us. That is why I am glad and proud to be a United States citizen.” — Shania Kennedy, 4th Grade, Mrs. Mullins

— “I am proud to be a United States citizen because we have freedom. We are free because of the brave veterans. Look in your heart and enjoy the freedom you have. It does not matter how much money you have or what your skin color is in the United States. You can get a good education and have a good life. That is why I am proud to live in the United States of America!” — Angela Finchum, 4th Grade Mrs. Graham