In the past several years the VFW Post 4624 of Hubbell has supported Lake Linden and Dollar Bay students with scholarships for education.
The Patriot’s Pen and Voice of Democracy essay programs through the veterans of foreign wars ask students to write on a topic, for opportunities to earn scholarship awards at local state, and national levels. During the school year teachers play instrumental roles helping students plan, outline, draft, and edit their work.
For their efforts, teachers can also earn recognition, like Lake Linden English Teacher Heather French has this year.
Being nominated by my students for the VFW Teacher of the Year Award is humbling. I’m honored and just kind of in shock. I just found out recently and didn’t know anything about it. So it’s exciting. And I’m thrilled to be able to represent Lake Linden. – Heather French, K-12 Art and High School English, Lake Linden Schools
French’s nomination for the VFW District 15 Teacher of the Year award is unique. Most often, teachers receive nominations from administrators or leadership.
39 students from Lake Linden and Dollar Bay school districts participated in VFW 4624’s essay program.
Dollar Bay student Caleb Kantela’s essay was also nominated for District 15 recognition recognition this year.
Good luck to both at the state level of the essay program.
Find a full list of students to earn awards from the Hubbell VFW Post 4624 below.
Lake Linden Schools:
Patriot’s Pen writers:
- Jaelynn Anderson
- Mike Bailey, Jr.
- Emmett Baril
- Colton Beaudette
- Aandrea Bentley
- Jackson Burroughs
- McKenzie Codere
- Miira Daniels
- Naevia Daniels
- Willow Decaesari
- Bodie Fortin
- Taylor Goldsworthy
- Emily Hainault
- Alysa Harju
- Even Heckel
- Noah Johson
- Max Kivela
- Morgan Kivela
- Aaron Kinnunen
- Emma Kotila
- Ariana LaBeau
- Xavion LaPratt
- Molly Loukus
- Alfred Milkey
- Teegan Miller
- Evelyn Rowe
- Riley Trezona
Awards:
- Jaelynn Anderson
- Bodie Fortin
- Alysa Harju
- Morgan Kivela
Voice of Democracy writers:
- Isabelle Mikus
- Eve Petaja
- Isabella Tampas
Awards:
- Isabelle Mikus
- and Eve Petaja
Recognized Teachers:
- Kristin Svoke
- Cindy Twardzik
- Heather French.
Heather is VFW District 15’s nomination for Michigan Teacher of the Year.
Dollar Bay Schools:
Patriot’s Pen writers:
- Gunner Clouthier
- Jacob Miner
- Catherine Torrey
- Zada Willibey
- Evie Wubben
Awards:
- Jacob Miner
- Zada Willibey
Voice of Democracy writers
- Caleb Kentala
- Caitlyn Korpela
- Kiera Isaacson
Awards:
- Caleb Kentala
- Caitlyn Korpela
- Kiera Isaacson
Kentala’s essay was selected by VFW District 15 to be their nomination for the state of Michigan’s finals in Kalamazoo.
Recognized Teachers:
- Mary Rautio
- Shawn Collick
