Fuchs Finishes in Ohio VOD Top 12

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by Lisa Gallagher, Barnesville Area News  

Barnesville Junior Lydia Fuchs represented the Barnesville VFW  Post #2792 in this year’s Voice of Democracy contest. After placing first at the district level, Lydia went to the state competition where she finished in the top twelve. Lydia received a $2,500 scholarship prize. This year’s theme for the Voice of Democracy was: “Is America Today Our Forefathers’ Vision?” Barnesville High School students are invited each year to write and record a patriotic-themed essay for the contest.

The Voice of Democracy was established in 1947 for high school students. Nearly 25,000 students nationwide enter the audio-essay competition. The national winner receives a $35,000 scholarship. Congratulations Lydia Fuchs!