Local high school student could win a trip to Washington, D.C., $30,000

Commander Terry Matte of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8971 announced the kick-off of the 68th year of the VFW and its Ladies Auxiliary Voice of Democracy competition.
Local high school students have the opportunity to compete for thousands of dollars and a trip to Washington, D.C.
Students begin by competing at the local Post level with a deadline of Nov. 1. Post winners advance to district and then the first place district winner advances to the Department of Louisiana winners receive an all-expense paid trip to Washington, D.C., Feb. 27 to March 2, 2016, to tour the city, the top scholarship being at $30,000.
Record an original 3 to 5 minute essay on an audio CD or a flash drive on this theme for 2015-2016: “My Vision For America.” Entry forms are available at your local high school or at the local VFW Post.
Interested students and teachers should contact the Voice of Democracy Chairman at VFW Post 8971 by phone at 337-298-6565 or write to the Post at VFW Post 8971, P.O. Box 492, Eunice, LA 70535 for more information.