Lercher wins audio essay contest on patriotism

Published 1:48 pm Friday, April 17, 2026

Brooklynn Lercher, a Waynesville High School junior, is the winner of the Crocker Memorial VFW Post 4956’s audio essay contest on patriotism.

The Crocker Memorial VFW Post 4956 awarded Lercher a $500 scholarship and the Auxiliary awarded her another $100, for $600 total on Sunday, April 12, 2026.

Lercher’s audio essay focused on this year’s theme, “How Are You Showing Patriotism and Support for Our Country.” The 2026-2027 theme will be “What a Veteran Taught Me About America.”

Post Commander Lee Orison and Bianca Orison (Auxiliary President) are pictured with Lercher.

In the group photo, Lercher is pictured with VFW and Auxiliary members, along with Crocker students who won the 3D print contest and the middle school essay contest.