One of the oldest projects in the 60-year history of the Pilot Club of Mineola has been to honor veterans of the community with a dinner. In addition, students from Mineola primary and intermediate schools present their winning patriotic projects at the dinner.

 First place poster in the third grade was designed by Camila Ainoah, second place went to Addison Christian, third place was Briggs Hooton and 4th place went to Cecilia Baldwin. Fourth grade poetry winners included first place, Bridgette Watkins; 2nd place Eliana Vega; and 3rd place Abney Anderson.  Fifth grade prose winners were first place, Rilee Burton; 2nd place Alexa White and 3rd place Keeper Rinks. Grand prize winner was Eason Hooton who also read his prose at the MHS Veteran’s Day program.

All the winners’ projects will be featured during the July Fourth week, which celebrates the 250 birthday of America.