Ste. Genevieve, MO – Congratulations to two Ste. Genevieve High School students for being recognized through the VFW Post 2210 and VFW Auxiliary’s annual Voice of Democracy Contest.
Senior Kennedy Bowen earned first place in the Voice of Democracy Oral Essay Contest for grades 9 – 12, and senior Emme Browne earned second place. The two won $200 and $150, respectively. The theme of this year’s oral essay was, “What a Veteran Taught Me About America.” This year, a total of 34 submissions were presented to the VFW Auxiliary. Both first and second place submissions will advance to the district level competition. Congratulations to both Kennedy and Emme on their excellent work!
Photo Caption: Left to Right: Dr. Ally Klein, Ste. Genevieve High School principal; senior Emme Browne; senior Kennedy Bowen; English-Language Arts teacher Christia Wolk; and Lois Flieg, VFW Auxiliary Youth Activities and Scholarship Chairperson.