The Lawrenceville VFW Post No. 2244 recently awarded the winners of the 2020 Voice of Democracy and Patriot's Pen contest which is held annually across the state of Illinois. The Voice of Democracy is a speech contest for grade levels nine through 12 while the Patriot's Pen contest is an essay contest for jr. high students. Pictured, from left, are: Addison Dining, Red Hill Jr. High, first place winner of the Patriot's Pen; Brenton Ash, Red Hill Jr. High, second place winner of the Patriot's Pen; Emily Wirth, Red Hill High School, second place winner of the Voice of Democracy; and Thomas Shinkle, Lawrenceville High School, first place winner of the Voice of Democracy. Not pictured are: Koltyn Loveland, Red Hill High School, third place winner of the Voice of Democracy; and Lily Combs, Red Hill Jr. High, third place winner of the Patriot's Pen.
CRYSTAL WIMBERLY | DAILY RECORD
Thomas Shinkle named first place winner in the Voice of Democracy contest
December 8, 2020