YOU TOO CAN WIN $30,000 Voice of Democracy Competition
Voice of Democracy contest is open to students in grades 9 through 12 who are enrolled in a public, private or parochial high school or home study program.
The 2015-16 theme is “My Vision For America.” Students should record their reading of a draft to an audio CD or flash drive. The recording should be no shorter than three minutes and no longer than five minutes. Entries begin at the local Post level with a Nov. 1 deadline.
Entry forms, rules and applications can be found online at www.vfw.org under Youth Activities. Winners awarded at local, district, state and national levels should the entrants essay move on.
Patriot’s Pen essay contest is open to students in grades 6 to 8 who are enrolled in a public, private or parochial high school or home study program.
The 2015-16 theme, with a Nov. 1 deadline is, “What Freedom Means To Me.” Essays must be no less than 300 words and no greater than 400 words and must be submitted to the Post along with the proper entry form by the deadline.
Again, forms can be found at www.vfw.org under Youth Activities.
Submissions for Grant & Pendleton Counties may be sent to:
VFW Post 6454
PO Box 516
Petersburg, WV 26847
The 2015-16 theme is “My Vision For America.” Students should record their reading of a draft to an audio CD or flash drive. The recording should be no shorter than three minutes and no longer than five minutes. Entries begin at the local Post level with a Nov. 1 deadline.
Entry forms, rules and applications can be found online at www.vfw.org under Youth Activities. Winners awarded at local, district, state and national levels should the entrants essay move on.
Patriot’s Pen essay contest is open to students in grades 6 to 8 who are enrolled in a public, private or parochial high school or home study program.
The 2015-16 theme, with a Nov. 1 deadline is, “What Freedom Means To Me.” Essays must be no less than 300 words and no greater than 400 words and must be submitted to the Post along with the proper entry form by the deadline.
Again, forms can be found at www.vfw.org under Youth Activities.
Submissions for Grant & Pendleton Counties may be sent to:
VFW Post 6454
PO Box 516
Petersburg, WV 26847
YOU TOO CAN WIN $5,000 Patriot's Pen Competition
Miranda Cook
Voice of Democracy Audio Essay 2013-2014 State Winner!
1st Place Post 2102 Wardensville
1st Place District 4
1st Place State of West Virginia
“The five branches of the military serve and protect America. These men and women are trained professionals willing to sacrifice their lives. I respect and honor our veterans, the wounded warriors and those who paid the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. It is because of their great sacrifices that optimistic Americans can rest peacefully knowing we are safe and our freedom is protected. Our military are our guardians, our warriors of defense and the keepers of peace. They stand strong and declared; not on our watch.”
- Miranda Cook, First Place State of West Virginia
Voice of Democracy Audio Essay 2013-2014 State Winner!
1st Place Post 2102 Wardensville
1st Place District 4
1st Place State of West Virginia
“The five branches of the military serve and protect America. These men and women are trained professionals willing to sacrifice their lives. I respect and honor our veterans, the wounded warriors and those who paid the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. It is because of their great sacrifices that optimistic Americans can rest peacefully knowing we are safe and our freedom is protected. Our military are our guardians, our warriors of defense and the keepers of peace. They stand strong and declared; not on our watch.”
- Miranda Cook, First Place State of West Virginia
VFW & Auxiliary Honor Winners
Since 1947 the Voice of Democracy has been the Veteran's of Foreign Wars Premier Scholarship Program. Each year more than 51,000 high school students compete for more than $2.2 million dollars in scholarships and incentives. Students compete by writing and recording a broadcast script on an annual patriotic theme.
For further information about the Voice of Democracy Scholarship competition please follow this link: http://www.vfw.org/Community/Voice-of-Democracy/ and contact your local VFW post.
For further information about the Voice of Democracy Scholarship competition please follow this link: http://www.vfw.org/Community/Voice-of-Democracy/ and contact your local VFW post.
Evan Harman participated in the 2013-2014 Voice of Democracy contest winning 1st place at local level. Harman was sponsored by the Potomac Highlands VFW Post 6454 and it’s Auxiliary. Harman also previously placed fourth in the West Virginia VFW statewide competition.. Harman siblings win 1st in Voice of Democracy & Patriot's Pen Scholarship contests. Sponsored by VFW Post 6454 of Petersburg, WV. The District 4 awards banquet was held on March 9, 2014. Harman participated in the 2013-2014Patriot's Pen essay contest winning 1st place at local level. |