VFW Post 5254 of La Grange Commander Richard Gray presented Avery Lamson of Round Top Carmine High School her Citation and $200 Scholarship for winning Second-Place in the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States and its Auxiliary, Voice of Democracy Audio Essay Competition, the topic was “How are You Showing Patriotism and Support for Our Country.” Attending the presentation were Round Top Carmine High School history teacher Brandi Venghaus, pictured on the left, and VFW Auxiliary 5254 Jr. Vice President Elizabeth Kallus, pictured on the right.