More of that competition should be announced sometime in December. The top 10 students in the state will be provided an all-expense paid trip to Austin to attend the Department of Texas VFW Mid Winter Round Up and be guests of honor at the annual Voice of Democracy Banquet that will be held Saturday, January 28th, 2017. The winner will be announced at the banquet and last year’s winner received a $12,000 scholarship. The state winner will then compete at the National level with the top prize being a $30,000 scholarship.

 

In addition Joaquin HS Senior Reagan Hovey who was the post co-winner this year placed third in the District competition.  Darby will received a District first place plaque and check for $500 and Reagan will also receive a plaque and check for $200.

 

Congratulation to these two outstanding high school seniors.