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2020 Essay Contest Winners

(Pictured from left to right)        
Isadora Marshall        7th grade

Addison Clift                  8th grade

Amanda Collington     9th grade

Ximing Lao                    10th grade

Emma Lopes                 11th grade

Katherine Chapple   12th grade* 

*winner was not available for a photo op. 
Kim Biggs   Local and Regional Chairman for the Essay Contest

Americanism and Patriotism Committee Program

About

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.
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The grand national winner will receive $5,000, with additional prizes for the top three essays in each grade category ($2,500 for first place, $1,500 for second place, and $1,000 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.