Brick Memorial High School proudly celebrates the success of its students at the 2024 Voice of Democracy Awards Ceremony, hosted by Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8867 and Auxiliary on Monday, January 15, 2024. The annual competition, honoring excellence in speech writing and speaking, challenged students from both Brick Memorial and Brick Township High School to reflect on the theme: What Are the Greatest Attributes of Our Democracy?
Rising to the occasion, three talented Brick Memorial students showcased their insightful perspectives through powerful essays and compelling audio presentations. Emerging as top contenders, we are thrilled to announce the following cash scholarship winners:
- 1st Place: Roman Saint-Cyr
- 2nd Place: Kylie Lipford
- 3rd Place: Ava Hansen
The success of these students is a testament to the dedicated support of their Public Speaking teacher Ms. Barbara Stansbury. Her commitment to guiding young minds to develop their voices and share their perspectives with eloquence is truly commendable. “Our students at Brick Memorial always demonstrate their dedication to critical thinking and effective communication,” shared Stansbury. “I am incredibly proud of Roman, Kylie, and Ava.”
The Voice of Democracy competition offers a valuable platform for students to engage in meaningful dialogue about the values that define our nation. Brick Memorial High School is committed to fostering such engaged citizenship and applauds the efforts of VFW Post 8867 and Auxiliary in providing this enriching opportunity for our youth.
