Westhampton Beach Middle School Student Advances in Veterans of Foreign Wars' Patriots Pen Contest

For the first time in Westhampton Beach Middle School’s history, one of its students has advanced in the Veterans of Foreign Wars’ Patriots Pen contest.

Eighth-grader Ami-Marie Gordon recently learned that her essay earned her a spot in the regional-level of the contest.

She was invited to attend the Queens County Council Testimonial Ball on Saturday to accept her award.

Gordon’s essay focused on why she appreciates American’s veterans.

She wrote about her father, Vincent Rivera, who served in the army.

Photo Caption: Westhampton Beach Middle School student Ami-Marie Gordon and her social studies teacher Bryan Schaumloffel.

Photo courtesy of the Westhampton Beach School District

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