Voice of Democracy essay winners announced

The VFW and Auxiliary 6407 of Scott City sponsored the patriotic speech contest Voice of Democracy in the high school with this year’s topic being “My Responsibility to America.” The winners were presented awards at the Veterans Day assembly at the school for the whole school and veteran guests. First place has gone on to district judging. Pictured: first place, Faith Grant; second place, Nicole Graviett; and third place, Jamie Glastetter.

Another school in the Scott City VFW and Auxiliary 6407 area is St. Augustine of Kelso, Missouri. The students were able to enter the competition for “The America I Believe In.” Pictured: first place, Malcom Patton (going on to districts); second place, Kristen Jansen; and third place, Caroline Heisserer.

Another patriotic essay contest sponsored by the VFW & Auxiliary 6407 of Scott City (as well as chapters all over the country) is the Patriot’s Pen. This is open to middle schools (sixth through eighth grades) with this year’s topic being “The America I Believe In.” The Scott City Middle School put on a Veteran’s Day assembly for the student body with veterans and community members as guests. Pictured are the winners (from left): Kacie Daigger, first place; Kelsie Job, second place; and Devin Keller, third place.