January 18, 2017 - On Saturday, January 14th, 2017, District 19 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars held a meeting at Trinity Post 6899 where this year’s District’s Voice of Democracy Winners were recognized. Sponsored by Shelby County Memorial VFW Post 8904 and the Auxiliary two of the top three winners were from Joaquin High School.
First place went to Senior Darby Hughes who received an engraved plaque and check for $500.00. Accompanying Darby were proud family members; Grandmother Susan McCann, Sister, Keaton Hughes and Parents Wayne and Trinia Hughes. Darby recited her award-winning essay to the membership at the meeting. She also finished 15th in the state competition and received a $2,000.00 scholarship from the Department of Texas.
Joaquin Senior Reagan Hovey placed third in the district and was awarded an engraved plaque and a check for $200.00. His parents Mary and Todd Hovey were also on hand to share in their son’s accomplishment.
The post and auxiliary members are so very proud of these two young citizens and the other 15 who entered the competition from Joaquin High School. As in the past 70 years another competition will be held during the next school year. If you are in grades 9-12 we hope you will consider entering.
