Faith Academy winners of the Voice of Democracy contest are 1st Place Hannah Taake, Sr, and 2nd Place Tanner David, Fr.
Hannah received a $600 Scholarship. Tanner received a $500 scholarship. Hannah now advances to the District level where she will compete for additional scholarship money.
There were over 70 entrants at the local level. The 2017-18 theme is: American History: Our Hope for the Future
About the Veterans of Foreign Wars Voice of Democracy
Established in 1947, our Voice of Democracy audio-essay program provides high school students with the unique opportunity to express themselves in regards to a democratic and patriotic-themed recorded essay. Each year, nearly 40,000 9-12 grade students from across the country enter to win their share of $2 million in educational scholarships and incentives awarded through the program. The topic for the essay was “My Responsibility to America”.
Conducted nationwide, this VFW-sponsored youth essay competition gives students in grades 6 through 8, an opportunity to write essays expressing their views on an annual patriotic theme. The national winners will receive at least $500. The first-place national award is currently $5,000 plus an all-expense paid trip to Washington, D.C. for the winner and a parent or guardian.
