OHS senior, Connor Commerford, was named the VFW Voice of Democracy audio essay winner for the state of Kansas on January 25, 2025. Prior to his state win, Connor won the VFW District 3 competition, which qualified him for a chance at the state title. As the state winner, Connor will travel to Washington, DC, for national competition March 1st-5th representing Oxford High School, VFW Arkansas City post, VFW District 3, and VFW Kansas.
VFW Voice of Democracy is a scholarship competition, and Connor has received $1,300 between the district and state awards. National competitors will be eligible for additional scholarship awards, and the national winner will receive a $35,000 scholarship in addition an all-expense paid trip to Washington, DC.
Connor is the son of David and Teresa Commerford of Oxford. His future plans are to attend Kansas State University in the fall of 2025 to study mechanical engineering.