Voice of Democracy
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Elizabeth Scannell, a
junior at Berkeley
Middle College was named the 2012 Voice of Democracy 1st-place winner.
Her speech on the theme "Is there pride in serving in our military?" won her a $30,000 college scholarship which she plans to apply toward her college career. Elizabeth was sponsored by VFW Post 10256 and Ladies Auxiliary in Goose Creek South Carolina.
YOU TOO CAN WIN $30,000!
WHO CAN ENTER:
The Voice of Democracy Program is open to students in grades 9-12, who are enrolled in a public, private or parochial high school or home study program in the United States and its territories.
HOW TO ENTER:
Click here for the 2012-2013 Voice of Democracy entry form.
The deadline to enter the 2012-2013 program is November 1, 2012. The theme for 2012-2013 is: “Is Our Constitution Still Relevant?”
Students should record their reading of the draft to a CD. The recording can be no shorter than 3 minutes and no longer than 5 minutes (plus or minus 5 seconds).
Entries begin at the Post level. Once the student creates their essay and completes burning the audio version to a CD, they can submit their typed version, CD and the Voice of Democracy entry form to their local participating VFW Post by the November 1 deadline.
JUDGING CRITERIA:
Originality is worth 30 points: Treatment of the theme should show imagination and human interest
Content is worth 35 points: Clearly express your ideas in an organized manner. Fully develop your theme and use transitions to move smoothly from one idea to the other.
Delivery is worth 35 points: Speak in a clear and credible manner.