Student earns American Legion's state speech honor

American Legion Department of Idaho Commander Ron Derrick joins competitors Quentin Frederick, Noelle Johansen, Nellie Christensen and Jason Whitehead following this year's state speech contest, held Saturday at War Memorial Hall in Mountain Home.

A student from Meridian took home a state title after winning the American Legion's state speech contest, held Saturday at War Memorial Hall in Mountain Home.

Quentin Frederick also pocketed more than $1,000 in prize money for his presentation titled, "The Constitution's Greatest Asset."

Frederick will now face off against more than 50 other students from across the United States and its territories during the Legion's national-level event.

Jason Whitehead from Coeur d'Alene finished second at the state-level event. Nellie Christensen, who represented Mountain Home and surrounding communities, finished ...

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