The essays of five students at Hampton Bays Middle School and Hampton Bays High School were selected as winners in the annual Veterans of Foreign Wars’ Patriot’s Pen and Voice of Democracy essay contests, respectively. The students were recognized with certificates during a ceremony at VFW Post 5350 on Jan. 25.    

Middle school students Erin Brosnan, Joshua Cardenas and Carly Dunn received accolades for their essays based on the theme “America’s Gift to My Generation,” while high school students Olivia Lofstad, Jennifer Reyes and Marin Smith earned honors for their works inspired by “American History: Our Hope for the Future.” 

The district extends its congratulations to each of these students on their literary accomplishments.  #WeAreHB