Raina Grimsley, sophomore at Mitchell High School, has won the local 2014 Voice of Democracy contest.
Second place was awarded to Shelby Riggs and third place went to Destiny Pinder-Buckley, both of whom also attend Mitchell High School.
Grimsley's recorded essay on "Why veterans are important to our nation's history and future," was forwarded to district competition. She was awarded a $100 scholarship and a Voice of Democracy pin.
Mitchell Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2750 and the Auxiliary sponsor the annual event for grades 9 to 12. The Voice of Democracy is the VFW premier scholarship program. Each year more than 40,000 students compete for more than $2.1 million in scholarships.
