The theme for the Voice of Democracy 2011-2012 was “Is There Pride in Serving in Our Military?” The theme for the Patriot’s Pen was: “Are You Proud of Your Country?”
• VFW Silver State 3396 Post & L.A Sparks: Patriots Pen winners — Carolena R. McGrapth, Humsberger Elmentary School; Reagan J. Dreiling, Swope Middle School; Clio Mei Brady, Billinghurst Middle School; Maya Sloan Claiborne, Billinghurst Middle School; Matthew D. McKean
Swope Middle School. Voice of Democracy winners — Caleb B. Aragon, North Valley High School; Fallon Doelle Morales, North Valleys High School.
• VFW Post 10053 Verdi: Emily Nikole Eras, Billinghurst Middle School; Sarah H. Tsung, Swope Middle School; Anne Korin Draper, Swope Middle School. Voice of Democracy winner — Danielle C. Shepperd, Wooster High School.
• V.F.W. Washoe Lyon Memorial 10247 Post & L.A. Fernley: Nicole M. Flangas, Swope Middle School; Erica Yena Kim, Swope Middle School; Heather J. Foster, Swope Middle School. Voice of Democracy winner — Dakota Bean Feemstra, North Valleys High School.

