VFW Post 4939 Honors Voice of Democracy, Patriot’s Pen Winners
From the Jan 21, 2025 e-Edition
McKENZIE (January 16) — Winners of VFW Post 4939’s annual Voice of Democracy and Patriot’s Pen speech contests were honored at the post Thursday.
Madelyn Morris won first place in the Voice of Democracy contest. Second place was Brody Berryhill, and Tobey Brooks earned third.
Lauren Burleson won first place in the Patriot’s Pen contest. Second place was Mary Ryan Morris, and Leighem Broyles earned third.
In the e-Edition
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