VFW presents awards, scholarships in annual patriotic essay competition

FALLBROOK – Fallbrook Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 1924 and its Ladies Auxiliary recently hosted an awards ceremony honoring the local student winners of its annual patriotic essay contests. These bright students read their essays with confidence among proud family members, teachers, and guests.

The Voice of Democracy contest is open to students in grades 9 through 12. The topic for this year was, “Why I’m Optimistic About our Nation’s Future.” The first place $500 scholarship winner was Sarah Verschoor. Noteworthy recognition is given to Verschoor who was also a finalist in last...