Hampton Bays Middle School students Sydney Blom, Jemeley Scarlett Mejia and Manuella Mafra Ribeiro have been named local winners in the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5350’s annual Patriot’s Pen essay contest.

Their impressive essays were written on the contest theme of “How are you showing patriotism and support for our country?”

The Hampton Bays School District extends its congratulations to the students for achieving honors in the contest.

Date Added: 2/6/2026