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AU Student Contest high school and college video winners

AU Student Contest 2023 video winners
September 27, 2023

Editor’s Note: This week, “The Wall of Separation” blog is featuring the essays and videos submitted by the winners of Americans United’s 2023 AU Student Contest, which asked high school and college students to reflect on their vision for church-state separation. Submissions do not necessarily reflect the views of Americans United.

First-Place High School Video Winner: Hannah Kamseuh of Hershey, Pennsylvania







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