americanism essay 2023

Americanism Essay Contest For Grades 7–12

FRA sponsors an annual essay contest to promote the spirit of Americanism and patriotism among our country’s youth. FRA's Americanism Essay Contest is open to all students, grades 7 through 12, including those who are home schooled.  Students are invited to submit a 350-word essay through an FRA member or local FRA branch before the December 1st deadline .  Local winners are forwarded for competition at the regional level and regional winners compete for national prizes.   The grand national winner receives $1,500.  Other winners receive $1,000 for first place, $750 for second place, and $500 for third place.  Each national winner will receive an attractive plaque citing his/her achievement, and every entrant judged at the national level receives a certificate of recognition. Prizes may be awarded to students winning at local and regional levels of competition.

Find a Sponsor: Find the branch closest to you in the drop down list and click "select" to see the address. This is where you will send your completed essay and cover sheet.

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Download the flyer from the link below (you can fill out the contact information on your computer before you print it!) and post it proudly wherever appropriate--high schools, on-base education offices, commissaries, exchanges, on-base community centers, etc.--to get the word out (you may need permission to post in some locations).

Essay Contest Poster Essay Cover Sheet Essay Rules Congratulations to the 2022–2023 FRA Americanism Essay Contest Winners!

OVERALL WINNER : Molly Neal, Branch 294, South East Region

Grade 7 Winners 1 st place: Elizabeth Schlatter       Branch 124, Northeast New England Region   7th-Grade_1st_Place_Elizabeth Schlatter.pdf 2 nd place: Benjamin Wu               Branch 104, Northwest Region 3 rd place: Genevieve Miranda      Branch 070, Southwest Region

Grade 8 Winners 1st Place: Brynn Gullin                Branch 146, Northeast New England Region   8th-Grade_1st_Place_Brynn Gillin.pdf 2nd Place:  Katie Labao               Branch 302, Southwest  Region  3rd Place: Jalen Meads               Branch 293, East Coast Region Grade 9 Winners 1st Place:  Molly Neal                   Branch 294, Southeast  Region Molly Neal - 9th Grade - 1st Place.pdf 2nd Place: Annabel Marshall       Branch 24, East Coast Region  3rd Place: Lilly Anna Flygare       Branch 251, South Central Region Grade 10 Winners 1st Place: Anna Dollar                 Branch 34, Southeast Region  10th-Grade_1st_Place_Anna Dollar.pdf 2nd Place: Sophene Avedissian  Branch 302, Southwest Region  3rd Place: Justin Glasow             Branch 208, East Coast Region Grade 11 Winners 1st Place: Ariana Perez               Branch 302, Southwest Region 11th-Grade_1st_Place_Ariana Perez.pdf 2nd Place: Erin Stenros               Branch 214, Northeast New England Region  3 rd Place: Bayleigh Guidry          Branch 251, South Central Region

Grade 12 Winners 1st Place: Morgen Davis              Branch 185, West Coast Region 12th-Grade_1st_Place_Morgan Davis.pdf 2nd Place: Charlotte Wallace      Branch 055, Northwest Region  3rd Place: Caleb Gargus             Branch 105, North Central Region

2023 Americanism Essay Contest

This very important Patriotic Contest gave school children in grades 5-8 the opportunity to express views on their pride in America.

Every year the contest starts at the local lodge, progresses through district and state levels, and ends with the naming of the national winners at the grand lodge session between june 30 - july 3rd, in austin, texas., essay submissions will be judged on:.

✔Originality: 30 points

✔Development of Theme: 40 points

✔Mechanics and Neatness: 30 points

There are FOUR DIVISIONS for judging essays:

✔Division 1 - 5th grade

✔Division 2 - 6th grade

✔Division 3 - 7th grade

✔Division 4 -  8th grade

Winners at each grade level are chosen by the local Lodge, with First Place receiving $100, Second Place $50 and Third Place $25. Prizes for each grade at the National level receive $1,000 for First, $500 for Second, and $250 for Third Place.

A brochure regarding this year's contest, and the entry forms, can be downloaded from the link below. Forms must be filled out and returned with the essay (maximum 300 words). Deadline for entry is December 15th, 2023.

Americanism Committee, Elks Lodge 1108

Questions should be directed to: Stewart Munson, PER, Americanisn Chair Committee

Phone: 415-419-4967    Email: [email protected]

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Americanism Essay Contest For Grades 7–12 ​ FRA sponsors an annual essay contest to promote the spirit of Americanism and Patriotism among our country’s youth. FRA's Americanism Essay Contest is open to all students, grades 7 through 12, including those who are home schooled.  Students are invited to submit a 350-word essay through an FRA member or local FRA branch before the December 1st deadline.  Local winners are forwarded for competition at the regional level and regional winners compete for national prizes.   ​ The grand national winner will receive $1,500, with additional prizes for the top three essays in each grade category ($1,000 for first place, $750 for second place, and $500 for third place).  Each national winner will receive an attractive plaque citing his/her achievement, and every entrant judged at the national level receives a certificate of recognition. Additional prizes may be awarded to students winning at local and regional levels of competition.

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Americanism Essay Contest Winners for 2022-2023

Apr 5, 2023 | Americanism , In The News

Each year the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks nationally through their Americanism Committees hold an Essay contest for 5 th   – 8 th   grade students. Each state including the Connecticut Elk’s Association use the same theme for judging purposes. Each year we decide on a new theme, this year’s theme being “What is your American Dream? “This patriotic contest gives school children an opportunity to express their pride in America. Fostering our youth’s appreciation and respect for patriotism is central to understanding our country’s heritage. Elk’s all across the country enthusiastically endorse this program because patriotism is one of the Elk’s cornerstones. Many thanks go out to all the students, parents, guardians and teachers that allow this essay to take place each year.

This year’s submissions were excellent and certainly made the job of judging quite difficult. We enjoyed reading all the essays and appreciate all the hard work that went into them. We are extremely proud of all the contestants.

Division One   Grade 5

1 st place (Waterbury Lodge: Chairman Linda Galvin) District Chairman Denise Johnson Dominic L.

2 nd place (Danbury Lodge: Chairman Lisa Knapp)                   District Chairman William Russell Hayden J.

3 rd place (Waterbury Lodge: Chairman Linda Galvin)     District Chairman Denise Johnson Xiomara D.

  Division Two Grade 6

1 st place (New Britain Lodge : Chairman Mark Prunin)  District Chairman Denise Johnson Leah B.

2 nd place (Wallingford Lodge: Chairman Jim Fitzsimmons) District chairman Lawrence Bowden Kayleigh R.

3 rd place (Derby Lodge: Chairman Sheila Parizo) District Chairman William Russell Lena L.

Division Three Grade 7

1 st place (Waterbury Lodge: Chairman Linda Galvin) District Chairman Denise Johnson Aiyana B.

2 nd place (Derby Lodge: Chairman Sheila Parizo) District Chairman William Russell Victoria B.

3 rd place (Wallingford Lodge: Chairman Jim Fitzsimmons) District chairman Lawrence Bowden Addison K.

Division Four Grade 8

1 st place (Derby Lodge: Chairman Sheila Parizo) District Chairman William Russell Calleigh G.

2 nd place (Wallingford Lodge: Chairman Jim Fitzsimmons ) District chairman Lawrence Bowden Sarah S.

3 rd place (Waterbury Lodge: Chairman Linda Galvin)     District Chairman Denise Johnson Daniel V.

Congragulations to all the winners!

Art Brault, PDD Americanism State Chairman

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Fleet Reserve Association opens Americanism essay contest to Carson City area students

The Fleet Reserve Association invites all Carson City area students, that are currently in grades 7-12, to participate in its 2023 Americanism Essay Contest.

This year’s theme is “What Memorial Day Means to Me." The Grand Prize is $1,500. Essays must be submitted by Dec. 1, 2023.

For more information, see your school counselor or contact John Trammell at [email protected] or (925)207-6889.

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