Voice of Democracy winners from VFW Post 253, Salem, were recently announced.
Pictured, left to right, are Carla Lape - ladies auxiliary president, Jasmin Porter -1st place Salem High School, Charles Wentzell- jr vice commander, Abigail Sharp - 2nd place Salem High School, Michael Shimp - VFW post 253 commander, Whitney Wilkins - 3rd place Salem High School, Sean Elwell - Elsinboro Township mayor, Susan Shimp - sr. vice president ladies auxiliary / chairperson.
The awards ceremony was conducted on Feb. 25. Each student received a pen, certificate, and money from VFW Post 253 members, ladies auxiliary members and VFW District 14.