What Does the American Flag Mean to Me?

December 19, 2024

American Flag

DCG Middle School students partnered with the Grimes American Legion Post 577 and the Dallas Center American Legion Post 49 on a recent project. Students were tasked with writing an essay focused on the American flag. This essay focused on the history of the flag and updates to the flag throughout American history.

Six students were chosen as finalists – Hannah Patrick, Sawyer Fetrow, Emma Turner, Brooklyn Bell, Asher Bermone and Soo-rae Nzokwe.

Two students, Patrick and Fetrow, were selected as winners and their essays will advance in the competition. Watch portions of their essay in the video below!