THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
Copyright (c) 1996, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: Sunday, September 15, 1996 TAG: 9609130279
SECTION: VIRGINIA BEACH BEACON PAGE: 17 EDITION: FINAL
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The VFW Post 392 and its Ladies Auxiliary will sponsor the ``Voice of Democracy'' competition. Students in the local area who are in the 10th, 11th and 12th grades have the opportunity to compete in the 50th annual audio essay program and win scholarships and awards.
Interested students need only write and then record a three-minute to five-minute audio essay while expressing their view on the program theme. All state winners receive at least a $1,000 National Scholarship but could win the $20,000 first-place award. A total of $118,000 in National Scholarships are awarded to student finalists.
The deadline is Nov. 1. For more information, call 486-5875. by CNB