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Home > Archive > Jewell, Connelie Winners of VFW’s Voice of Democracy Essay Contest
Posted on January 26, 2023

Jewell, Connelie Winners of VFW’s Voice of Democracy Essay Contest

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Congratulations to BH-BL HS students Benjamin Jewell and Madelyn Connelie who are the 1st and 2nd place winners, respectively, of the local VFW Post 4460 Voice of Democracy essay contest. Both students were recognized by Veterans and the BH-BL Board of Education. Ben read his essay aloud at the last board meeting. Follow this link to the recording of the board meeting to listen to Ben’s essay.

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