Copiague Middle School eighth grader Amara Jordan was recently honored for her award-winning essay. On Nov. 3, the Town of Babylon officially kicked off Veterans Awareness Week with a ceremony at Babylon Town Hall honoring local students for their participation in its Veterans Awareness Week essay contest. Students in Mrs. Pappalardo’s eighth grade social studies class proudly contributed their work, with Jordan earning honorable mention for her thoughtful and well-written essay. As part of the ceremony, selected student winners were invited to read their submissions reflecting on the importance of veterans and service to our country. She is pictured with Mrs. Pappalardo and Copiague Middle School Principal Andrew Lagnado.