We were excited to receive several entries into our Voice of Democracy and Patriot’s Pen youth scholarship programs this fall, even though the majority of students were being taught at home. We are proud to announce our winners!

The theme for this year’s Voice of Democracy Patriotic Audio Essay contest was “Is this the country the founders envisioned?” Emily Pugh, a freshman at Ephrata High School, was selected as the 1^st place winner for our Post. Taking 2^nd place was McKenna White, a senior at Wenatchee High School.

VoD2020-Pugh — Cmdr Pieratt presents VoD plaque to 1st place winner Emily Pugh

VoD2020-White — Cmdr Pieratt presents VoD plaque to 2nd place winner McKenna White

The theme for this year’s Patriot’s Pen essay contest was “What is patriotism to me?” Rachel Carter, an 8^th grader at Valley Academy of Learning in Wenatchee, took first place both at our Post level as well as in District 7. In addition to receiving cash awards and plaques from the Post and District, Rachel’s essay was elevated to the Department of Washington for judging.

Cmdr Pieratt presents Patriot Pen plaque to winner Rachel Carter

Emily, McKenna, and Rachel were presented with their Plaques and cash prizes at the Post home on 22 Dec 2020. Commander Pieratt ensured safety for everyone by having each group come in at different times, with gaps for cleaning between groups.

Congratulations to our winners (pictured here with their families)!