What highschool student could use an extra $30,000?

The VFW is once again sponsoring programs for our youth. These programs are open to all public school, private school and home-schooled students in grades 3 through 12.

Grades 3, 4 and 5 have an essay program. The essay is 250 words or less. It is a local, district and state contest only. Last year Emily Nixon, a home-schooled student from rural Odessa placed second in the state for third-graders.

Grades 6, 7 and 8 also have an essay program. In this case, the essay is 300 to 400 words long. It is a local, district and national program. One winner from each state participates at the national l...