18 local students and teachers were presented with Americanism awards by VFW Patterson Memorial Post Auxillary 12182 during an event on Friday, February 7 at the Berwick Civic Center. Americanism awards are given to recognize individuals who have demonstrated patriotism and a commitment to supporting veterans and their families. The Town of Berwick was a main sponsor of the event and Hargrave Funeral Home provided the meal for those in attendance.
The winners are as follows:
Category 1 – Kindergarten
3rd Place – Leland Nash, Berwick Elementary
2nd Place– Bryson Simoneaux, Berwick Elementary
1st Place– Brodi Dore, Hattie Watts Elementary
Category 2 – 1st & 2nd grade
Tie for 3rd Place – Alexa Perico and Andi Lajaunie, both are students of Berwick Elementary
2nd Place – Sashya Spech, Hattie Watts Elementary
1st Place – Liam Lemelle, Berwick Elementary
Category 3 – 3rd & 4th grade
3rd Place – Mircle Declout, Hatti Watts
2nd Place – Kyson Butler, Hatti Watts Elementary
1st Place – Sanyla Randle, Hattie Watts
Category 4 – No entries submitted by 5th graders
Patriot’s Pen: Jr High Grades 6th – 8th
3rd Place – Hank Percle, Berwick Jr High
2nd Place – Isabella Benedietto, Berwick Jr High
1st Place – Chloe Dinger, Centerville High
Voice of Democracy: High school 9th -12th Grades
1st place – Ethan Hammonds, Patterson High School
Teacher of the Year
Honorable Mention – Maria Wade, Hattie Watts Elementary
3rd Place – Michele Besse, Bayou Vista Elementary
2nd Place – Maria Templet, Berwick Elementary
1st Place – Nichole Boudreaux, Hattie Watts
