Highly successful Brochure Contest coordinated by Sgt Maj John Champe Compatriot at Willard Middle School, Aldie, VA

Three Willard Middle School students were surprised on Tuesday, January 30 when they were called out of class to meet the school principal, several teachers, and a man dressed in Revolutionary War era clothing. The occasion was to recognize and reward students for their tri-fold brochures submitted for the SAR Brochure Contest. Kayla Nguyen's brochure was judged best of 557 brochures submitted for the contest. Harshini Amaranth's brochure was judged as the second-best brochure and Julia Gross' brochure was judged as the third-best brochure.  Each student was awarded a check and Certificate of Accomplishment. Barry Schwoerer, president of the Sgt Maj John Champe Chapter, Virginia SAR made the presentations.

Willard Middle School Social Sciences teacher, Charles Hansen, a SAR Compatriot, introduced the contest to the school for the 2023-2024 school year. A total of 557 brochures were received.