Fourth grader Noah Smith read his winning essay, “Recognition of Veteran’s Day,” for students, parents, grandparents and veteran guests during the Northwestern State University Elementary Lab’s annual Veteran’s Day tribute, an event that included a procession of veterans, singing of national anthem, Pledge of Allegiance and keynote speaker Mike Cozad, Operation Enduring Freedom veteran and Purple Heart recipient. Poster winners were first grader Austyn Peddy, first place; second grader Landri LeBlanc, second place, and fifth grader Emery Wenninger, third place. At right is 4-H sponsor Lisa Wiggins.