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N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – Mrs. Strahm’s class participated in the AMVETS National Americanism Poster Contest and had two statewide winners.

Jake Stiles and Vega Widmer were both recognized as statewide winners for their entries into the state competition. Vega stated that she and Jake had to color a flag for the competition.

Both Jake and Vega are kindergarten students at Washington Elementary in Mrs. Strahm’s class. Mrs. Strahm stated that the students competed in an area contest first.

Both Jake and Vega received a $70 check for winning the contest. Jake says he might take his parents out to dinner. Vega plans to spend hers on something she wants. Jake is the son of Charles & Anna Stiles and Vega is the daughter of Jeff & Kali Widmer.