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Hendersonville VFW outlines youth contests and teacher awards for Sumner County students
Summary
Representatives from the Hendersonville VFW described six youth and education programs — including Patriot's Pen, Voice of Democracy and teacher-of-the-year awards — and urged Sumner County schools to promote entries before an Oct. 31 deadline.
Dave Bohmien, a senior vice commander at the Hendersonville Veterans of Foreign Wars post, told the Sumner County School Board on Aug. 19 that the VFW runs six youth and education programs open to students across the county.
Bohmien, speaking during the board’s recognition and delegations segment, said the programs include the Patriot’s Pen essay contest for middle school students and the Voice of Democracy competition for high school students, both tied to an annual patriotic theme set by the VFW national commander. "This year's theme is, 'How are you showing patriotism and support for our country?'"…
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