Speech and Debate members Avery R. ‘23 and Riley G. ‘23 were recently honored for placing 2nd in the Veterans of Foreign Wars essay and speech contest for their response to the prompt “What it means to be an American.” Carly M. ‘25 received honorable mention for her submission. Congratulations!
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