Kim Pennington, daughter of Steven and Patsy Pennington, was recently recognized as the overall winner for the ninth grade in a state-wide essay competition.
The Ladies Auxiliary to the VFW in Illinois sponsored the essay competition. Over 30 schools participated, and Pennington won first place locally and state-wide for her essay, "How I can help make America better."
Pennington will be in the tenth grade at Shawnee High School in the fall.
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