Nolan Howe ‘22, a junior at St. Luke’s High School in New Canaan, won 1st place in the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Department of Connecticut Voice of Democracy competition. The VFW Voice of Democracy program is a scholarship competition that provides high school students across the nation with an opportunity to express their thoughts on democratic ideals and principles. Participants write and deliver original speeches on an annually selected theme, competing at the local, district, state, and national levels for scholarship awards. This year’s theme, “Is America Today Our Forefathers’ Vision?” inspired over 40,000 students from across the country to enter the Voice of Democracy competition, showcasing their talent, critical thinking, and passion for civic engagement.

As the Connecticut champion, Nolan represented the state at the Voice of Democracy National Competition in Washington, D.C., where he competed against other state winners from across the country. We are so proud of Nolan’s achievement, which highlights his exceptional talent, dedication, and commitment to civic engagement.