Winners of this year's VFW Voice of Democracy essay contest were, from left: WHS freshman Jackson Taylor (3rd place) and junior Jaylor Mitchell (1st place). Not pictured is 2nd place winner WHS senior Maddie Talbert.

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Winners of this year's VFW Voice of Democracy essay contest were, from left: WHS freshman Jackson Taylor (3rd place) and junior Jaylor Mitchell (1st place). Not pictured is 2nd place winner WHS senior Maddie Talbert.

WHS jr. Taylor Mitchell takes 1st place in 2017 Voice of Democracy contest!

Maddie Talbert earns 2nd, Taylor Jackson 3rd

January 30, 2017

Congratulations to WHS junior Taylor Mitchell: first place winner in the local 2017 VFW Voice of Democracy speech/essay contest!

Mitchell gave a speech about her responsibility to America. She made the point that she has many privileges as an American, and she has a responsibility to not waste those privileges and resources. She also made a great point of challenging others to do likewise.

Senior Maddie Talbert won second place, and freshman Jackson Taylor won third. Each of these students were given a cash prize. Mitchell and Taylor, along with their families and WHS Speech Instructor Cherie Johnson, attended the VFW sponsored award ceremony and enjoyed the pizza afterwards!