High school students could win trip to Washington D.C.

Commander Gene J. Olivier of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 8971 announces the kick-off of the 65th year of the VFW and its Ladies Auxiliary Voice of Democracy Scholarship Competition.
Local high school students have the opportunity to compete for thousands of dollars in scholarships and a trip to Washington, DC
Students begin by competing at the local Post level with a deadline of Nov. 1. Post winners advance to District and then first place District winners advances to the state competition.
All state winners receive a four day trip to Washington DC. A total of $152,000 is awarded to national finalists. First place is a $30,000 college scholarship. Annually the VFW provides more than $2 million in scholarships. Each year, around 40,000 students participate in the competition.
Students must write and record a three-to-five minute essay on theme (2014-2015) “Why Veterans are important to our Nation’s History and Future” on an audio cassette tape or Audio CD and present their recording, typed essay and entry form at their local VFW Post.
Interested students and teachers can contact the Voice of Democracy Chairman at VFW Post 8971 by phone 298-6565, or write to the Post at VFW Post 8971 P. O. Box 492, Eunice, LA 70535 for more information.