American Legion sponsors Americanism Essay Contest

Friday, January 21, 2011

The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 26 is sponsoring an Americanism Essay contest for students in grades 3-12. Grade levels are divided in 5 classes. Awards will be provided in each of the five classes.

Essay Theme: How can I encourage my friends to show pride in being an American?

The word requirement is: grades 3 & 4, 150-250; grades 5 & 6, 250-300; grades 7 & 8, 350-400; grades 9-10, 450-500; grades 11-12, 450-500. Each essay must be typed or neatly written with a cover page; name, address, school name, city/state, teacher name and signature and sponsoring unit. Entries are due by March 25, 2011 to Carmen Metzer, 4230 N.E. Alexander way, Mountain Home, ID 83647 or call 587-7624 for further information.

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