This year’s Voice of Democracy theme was “My Vision for America”, for students in grades 9 through 12. Our winners were recognized and honored at a luncheon where the first place winners read their essays. Our winners in the Voice of Democracy category were, Jorden Isbell-1st place, Meghan Mendler-2nd, and Tara Welliver-3rd place. Winners in the Patriot’s Pen category were, Sailor George-1st place and Matthew McGuire-2nd place. Students who participate have the opportunity to be awarded at the post level, district level, state and national levels. This year the VFW gave prizes totaling $2,600.