BRAINERD — Winners in the annual Voice of Democracy speaking competition were honored in a ceremony at the Brainerd Veterans of Foreign Wars post on Nov. 12.
This year’s theme was, “Is America Today Our Forefathers’ Vision?”
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The first place prize of $300 went to Craig Coonan of Brainerd, a 12th grade student at Brainerd High School. His submission will compete at the district level, and if he places first there, his entry will go on to state and maybe national competition. Coonan is looking forward to joining the U.S. Marines after graduation.
Craig Coonan
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Coming in second place for $250 was 12th grader Jagger Klecatsky of East Gull Lake, a BHS student.
Jagger Klecatsky
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Third was Jovy Goreham, a 12th grade student from Pequot Lakes. She took home a check for $200.
Jovy Goreham
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The Brainerd VFW congratulates the eight who entered in the competition this year. Find details and hear the winning entry at
brainerdvfw.org/vod-2024-2025.html
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