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February 4, 2026

Ellis Tech Students Honored as Patriotic Pen Essay Winners

A group of six people stands in a brightly lit library, smiling and holding award plaques. The mood is celebratory and proud. Shelves of books are visible in the background.

With the support of Department Head Mr. Mizak, Ellis Tech students proudly participated in the Patriotic Pen Essay Competition. Ellis Tech partnered with Commander Dave Buchan of Taftville VFW Post 2212 to make this opportunity possible. We are thrilled to announce this year’s winners: 3rd place – Olivia Bedard, 2nd place – Temo Rosas Noriega, and 1st place – Carson Evans. We are incredibly proud of these students and commend them for their hard work, thoughtful writing, and dedication.

A young person in a dark hoodie receives a plaque from an adult in a black polo shirt, with bookshelves in the background.  Five people stand together, holding yellow awards in a brightly lit room with shelves in the background.A young man and an older man stand in front of bookshelves, holding a book.