The winners of the annual Wake Forest VFW Post 8466 essay Patriot’s Pen and Voice of Democracy contests were treated to an awards night recently as they received medals, certificates and cash for their excellence in writing and oral presentations. Over 65 essays were evaluated for middle school’s Patriot’s Pen contest and 10 essays received scrutiny during the judging for the high school Voice of Democracy. Each program carries as a reward cash prizes and a commemorative medal for display.Receiving the Award for Patriot’s Pen is Ms. Aimee Heroux, sixth grade student at Franklin Academy and Ms. Emery Elsie Miller, a home-schooled 11th grader, received the Voice of Democracy. Presenting the awards to the contest winners were Dave Martin, Committee Chairman, and Dennis Mecum, Post 8466 Commander. Winners advanced to the District level for evaluation.
November 24, 2024
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Each year the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8466 launches into these two essay contests having National recognition. It provides a great opportunity for our students to express their thoughts using good grammar and writing and speaking skills. It is a marvelous venue for middle and high school teachers to get their students involved in a program that rewards excellence but also provides competition throughout the community. It is hard to believe some teachers are not involved in such a great opportunity to have their students participate in this worthwhile endeavor. Teachers get on the band wagon and involve your school to take advantage of this opportunity. The VFW will be around again in September 2016. Lets make 2016’s contest truly a magnificent achievement.