Ashby Trotter competed yesterday in the VFW "Voice of Democracy" Speech and Essay Contest in Washington D.C., earning a 7th place finish. Ashby received a $4,000 scholarship for her efforts and a new laptop computer.
There were 53 total candidates who competed in this nationwide contest over the weekend, including U.S. Citizens livng in Europe, Panama, and the Pacific Islands Area.
Ashby won the local Veterans of Foreign Wars contest earlier this year, advancing to the state competition where she won top honors and earned a spot to this national level competition.
Ashby's essay "Why My Vote Matters" can be read here: Ashby essay
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