Americanism essay writers and American Legion Auxiliary members gather around a painting of Abraham Lincoln (painted by orator Eric Samuel Timm) in celebration of this year’s Americanism essay contest at New London High School. Pictured are (back row, L to R) Marla Knuettel, Caleb Lauer, Bryar Tuchscherer, Megan Millard, Casey Rottier and Lynne Herminath; (front row) Alex Willner, Chloe Jandrt (2nd place), Jordyn Vanevenhoven (1st place), Maraya Bult (3rd place), Katarina Wickman and Taya Fecteau. Submitted photo