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Democracy Speakinq Out

" What America Means to Me"
This is the topic that fourteen CHS
students were judged on in the an-
nual Voice of Democracy Contest.
The students were judged on the de-
livery, originality and content of
their speech. Some of the rewards
from giving the speech are in-
creased self-confidence, experi-
ence in communicating with others.
The participants wrote and then
tape recorded a three to five minute
broadcast script expressing their
views on "What America Means to
Me". By thinking, writing and speak-
ing of America, the young people
who take part in this program gain a
better appreciation of their obliga-
tion to maintain the nation's free-
dom heritage. The winners chosen
receive a total of $22,500 in Scholar-
ships. The first place winner re-
ceives $25.00, second place $15.00
and third place $10.00. The sponsor
of the Voice of Democracy Contest
is the Veterans of Foreign Wars
(VFW).
Second Place -Iris Newberry

This year James Montgomery has
been recognized with an award for
his devotion and dedication to the
young people of Columbia County.
Mr. Montgomery most of the time
known as 'Mr. Mont', is a teacher of
American History, Bible History and
is the coach for the Girls Tennis
team at Columbia High School. Mr.
Montgomery has been a long time
favorite of the CHS students.
During the summer and Christmas
vacations, Mr. Montgomery's home
is often the place for reunions. The
young people who first knew him as
their teacher now consider him as
their friend.

James Montgomery accepts a plaque for his devotion to the young people.

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