Thank you VFW Post 5689 and Auxilary!
Thank you to VFW Post 5689 and the Auxiliary for hosting a wonderful Patriot Pen & Teacher of the Year Banquet 2026 on Saturday night!
Congratulations to our winners:
Patriot Pen Essay Contest (6th-8th)
1st Place – David Estes
2nd Place – Madison Bower
3rd place – Emily Madden
Teacher of the Year
Burney Elementary School – Mrs. Garner
Burney High School – Mrs. Madden
Thank you Superintendent Nugent for attending.
Special thanks to Cassandra Deaton. We deeply appreciate the VFW’s patriotism, generosity, and continued support of our local schools and students.