Veterans of Foreign Wars and Veterans Auxiliary announce essay winners
State Essay Judge, Tx State Commander Peyton Lumpkin, Beau Power, Texas State Veterans Auxiliary President Andrea King and National Veterans Auxiliary President Collette Bishop.
When the 2016-‘17 school year began, entry forms were given to local students in high school and junior high.
They were asked to voice their opinions on patriotism and democracy by writing essays and submitting them to their local Veterans of Foreign Wars/Veterans Auxiliary for a chance to win scholarships. The theme for high school was "My Responsibility to America" and junior high was "The America I Believe In."
Canton Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9171/Veterans Auxiliary and Athens Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7103 both had entries make it through the local, district and state level. At the high school level senior David Rhodes New Frontiers Lighthouse Christian in Canton, was escorted to an all-expense paid trip to Austin for the Mid-Year Conference by District 30 President, Ed and Linda Faught.
He was sponsored by the Canton VFW/Veterans Auxiliary Post 9171. Over 2,612 entries were submitted in Texas and he placed eighth in the state. The top ten state qualifiers attended a banquet, Jan. 28. Each student was recognized for their great achievements to reach this level.
Rhodes returned home with scholarship money and a plaque. He also earned recognition at both the local and district level. Rhodes is the son of Joseph and Debra Rhodes of Edgewood.
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