Pioneer Middle School student aces Elks statewide essay contest

Pioneer Middle School 6th grade student Carolyn Bergman won first place in the state of Washington in the Elks USA Americanism Essay contest. Her submission in the "What the Pledge of Allegiance Means to Me” contest earned top honors among students in her grade level. The Elks contest was established to promote patriotism among young people. Carolyn is in Richelle Palmer’s class.

“I learned if you have a strong educational system and the right government and are willing to work together, you can have a great country and world,” Bergman said. “The skills you develop by doing this contest will help you with writing and expressing your views.”