The members of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #4451 congratulated Katelin Haines for her successful participation in three levels of competition in the VFW’s “Voice of Democracy” essay contest. The contest, conducted annually, is sponsored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States and is open to all students in grades 10-12.
Katelin, born in 1997 in Kalamazoo, Michigan, is a senior at Mena High School and is the daughter of Ed and Tondra Haines of Ink. Katelin is active in school activities and is a talented actress on stage at OLT. She plans to attend college after graduation and is interested in childcare and also, chemistry.
Katelin was the first place winner at the local level of competition, receiving a $500 cash prize. She then advanced to the district level, placing first there, as well. After moving on to the state level and competing in Little Rock, she took fourth place. Her prizes included a $100 cash award, a watch, a Certificate of Accomplishment, and other memorabilia.
The members of Post #4451 said they “extend their wishes for a bright future for Katelin. We also hope that her success will inspire other students to participate in the annual ‘Voice of Democracy’ essay contest.”
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