The VFW announced the winners of this year’s Patriot’s Pen essay contest. An essay of between 300-500 words on the theme “America’s Gift to My Generation,” was submitted. Winners from St. Paul’s were: Alicia Socia (2nd place), Sam Coe (3rd place) and Chantal Poirier (3rd place). Mrs. Susan Guilmette, language arts/social studies teacher, was also honored for her support of the VFW program.