CRIVITZ – Winners of the annual VFW Voice of Democracy and Patriot’s Pen essay contests were announced at the annual Veterans Day ceremony at Crivitz High School on Tuesday, Nov. 11.
The contest is sponsored jointly by Crivitz Memorial VFW Post #2063 and the VFW Auxiliary.
The theme of the Voice of Democracy and Patriot’s Pen competitions were “How Are You Showing Patriotism and Support for Our Country?”
The Voice of Democracy winners included: Jake Campbell, first place; Alicha Pozorski, second place; and Briella Ludwig, third place.
In the Patriot’s Pen competition, the winners included: Carlee Knutson,first place; McKenna Lecy, second place; and Eli Pusick, third place.
In addition to receiving a certificate and a medal, cash awards for the Voice of Democracy winners were $500 for first place, $400 for second place and $300 for third place.
The winners of the Patriot’s Pen competition also received a certificate and medal along with cash awards of $400 for first place, $300 for second place and $200 for third place.
The top three Voice of Democracy essays and the top eight Patriot’s Pen essays will be forwarded to the VFW 8th District for competition at that level.
Special thanks goes out to Crivitz High School English teacher Traci Plucker and Crivitz Middle School Social Studies teacher Kristy Miller for their encouragement and mentoring in the preparation of the essays.
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