Stoughton Students Achieve Top Honors in VFW Essay Competition, Advancing to State Finals
Stoughton Area School District is proud to announce the exceptional performance of three students in the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) essay competitions. These talented individuals have demonstrated their outstanding skills and dedication, earning top honors at the district level and advancing to the state competition.
Stoughton Area School District is proud to announce the exceptional performance of three students in the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) essay competitions. These talented individuals have demonstrated their outstanding skills and dedication, earning top honors at the district level and advancing to the state competition.
Stoughton High School Senior Allie Kolberg showcased outstanding writing skills in her Voice of Democracy audio essay. Her examination of the theme "What are the greatest attributes of our Democracy?" won her a scholarship, and positioned her as the top contestant in our district, which includes Dane County and surrounding areas (Columbia, Dodge, Dan, Jefferson, Waukesha), and now has the exciting opportunity to compete for the state title.
Kira Nielsen, an 8th-grade student at River Bluff, contributed to the district's success by winning first place in the Patriots Pen category. Her written essay, based on this year's theme "How are you inspired by America?", impressed the judges and earned her a scholarship as well as a spot in the state finals. Carlin Comstock, also an 8th-grade student from River Bluff, achieved second place in the Patriots Pen category with an impressive and insightful essay.
These achievements highlight the dedication and talent of the students and the commitment of Stoughton Area School District to fostering intellectual growth and civic engagement. Their success emphasizes the power of education and the importance of critical thinking skills and patriotism in the younger generation. "At the VFW, we're dedicated to supporting initiatives that promote these values in our youth," said Stoughton VFW Post 328 Commander Rob Drogsvold. "Seeing students like Allie, Kira, and Carlin excel is incredibly rewarding, and we are confident they will continue to inspire their peers and contribute positively to our community.”