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Students Win Top Honors In VFW Essay Contest
May 2, 2017
Two Northview High School freshmen won top honors in the 2017 Veterans of Foreign Wars Essay Competition.
Marissa Rothrock won first place in the county competition, and Nicholas Trump earned second place.
Both students received certificates and a cash prize for their essays entered in the Voice of Democracy competition, which is dedicated to encouraging a better understanding and appreciation for our country and fostering patriotism among the nation’s youth. This year’s theme was “My Responsibility to America”.
The local contest was sponsored by Atmore VFW Post 7016.
Pictured are (L-R) Nicholas Trump, Marissa Rothrock and their ninth grade Honors English teacher Vicki Baggett. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
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Go Marissa.. LOVE YOU MARS ! Keep up the great work! Congrats to both of you beautiful humans.