The Brainerd VFW is sponsoring essay competitions.
Students in grades 6 to 8 compete by writing 300-400 words for Patriot’s Pen. Those in grades 9 through 12 write and read a three- to five-minute essay for Voice of Democracy.
There is $200,000 in prize money for those who go on to state and national.
The theme this year is, “What Makes America Great.” Deadline for submission is Oct. 31.
Check with school teachers or https://www.brainerdvfw.org .
