Who is your hero?  Is it a favorite athlete or music star?  Is it a firefighter of police officer or a teacher?  It could be a national leader, past or present, a soldier, a veteran, your neighbor, or friend.  Heroes come in all shapes and sizes, from all walks of life.  What makes them special?  And what does being a hero mean?  The 2010 Lions Patriotism Essay Contest takes a look at our heroes with this year's topic:  "Who is My American Hero and Why?"

The essay contest is open to elementary school students in grades 1-6 within the boundaries of Multiple District 39.  Lions will introduce the contests in the schools, school winners chosen will advance to the District semi-finals, then to the Multiple District finals.  Each grade level grand prize winner will receive a $50 savings bond, a trophy, and the opportunity to read their essay at Sun Valley at the Lions Convention.

The winners of the 2010 MD 39 Patriotism Essay Contest have been selected!

1st Grade-Harli Williamson, AJ Winters Elementary School, sponsored by Montpelier Lions in 39E
2nd Grade-Julian Paxton, Sunrise Elementary, sponsored by Shelley Lions in 39E
3rd Grade-Nathanael Baker, Lindy Ross Elementary, sponsored by Dubois Lions in 39E
4th Grade-Madison Piper, Tri Valley Elementary, sponsored by Midvale Lions in 39W
5th Grade-Amanda Sammarlano, Koelsch Elementary, Sponsored by Boise Vista Lions in 39W
6th Grade-Trey Slichter, Koelsch Elementary, sponsored by Boise Vista Lions in 39W

You can read the winning essays by clicking on each child's name.  Congratulations to all the winners, their teachers, and the sponsoring clubs!