Americanism Essay Contest For Grades 7–12
2022-2023 Theme: What The United States Flag Stands For
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 $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.
Forms and information can be downloaded at the below links. All submissions must be received by FRA Branch 159 no later than December 1, 2022. (NOTE: Forms for next year are not yet available. They will be posted soon.)
Essays may be submitted to:
Essay Contest Chairman
FRA Branch 159
2800 E. Broadway, #C137
Pearland, TX 77581
Congratulations to the 2021–2022 FRA Americanism Essay Contest Winners!
Essay Topic: Why I am Proud to be an American
Grand National Winner: Lauren Mathews, Branch 316, North Central Region
Read her essay HERE
Grade 7 Winners
1st place: Zachary Krivis, Branch 17, North Central Region
2nd place: Katelyn "Camille" Avery, Branch 89, Southeast Region
3rd place: Bradyn Bowers, Branch 275, West Coast Region
Grade 8 Winners
1st Place: Sonia Veldhuis, Branch 13, Northeast/New England Region
2nd Place: Ethan Copeland, Branch 293, East Coast Region
3rd Place: Silas Stephens, 364, North Central Region
Grade 9 Winners
1st Place: Lauren Mathews, Branch 316, North Central Region
2nd Place: Gabrielle Miranda, Branch 70, Southwest Region
3rd Place: Lilly Winslow, Branch 293, East Coast Region
Grade 10 Winners
1st Place: David Allen, Branch 32, North Central Region
2nd Place: Seth Guzman, Branch 294, Southeast Region
3rd Place: Bayleigh S. Guidry, Branch 251, South Central Region
Grade 11 Winners
1st Place: Malik Bossert-Haverland, Branch 293, East Coast Region
2nd Place: Zachary Miranda, Branch 70, Southwest Region
3rd Place: Natalie Nicole Fibelkorn, Branch 44, Southeast Region
Grade 12 Winners
1st Place: J. D. Bowman, Branch 185, West Coast Region
2nd Place: Jacob Agresta, Branch 55, Northwest Region
3rd Place: Callie Johnston, Branch 294, Southeast Region
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 $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.
Forms and information can be downloaded at the below links. All submissions must be received by FRA Branch 159 no later than December 1, 2022. (NOTE: Forms for next year are not yet available. They will be posted soon.)
Essays may be submitted to:
Essay Contest Chairman
FRA Branch 159
2800 E. Broadway, #C137
Pearland, TX 77581
Congratulations to the 2021–2022 FRA Americanism Essay Contest Winners!
Essay Topic: Why I am Proud to be an American
Grand National Winner: Lauren Mathews, Branch 316, North Central Region
Read her essay HERE
Grade 7 Winners
1st place: Zachary Krivis, Branch 17, North Central Region
2nd place: Katelyn "Camille" Avery, Branch 89, Southeast Region
3rd place: Bradyn Bowers, Branch 275, West Coast Region
Grade 8 Winners
1st Place: Sonia Veldhuis, Branch 13, Northeast/New England Region
2nd Place: Ethan Copeland, Branch 293, East Coast Region
3rd Place: Silas Stephens, 364, North Central Region
Grade 9 Winners
1st Place: Lauren Mathews, Branch 316, North Central Region
2nd Place: Gabrielle Miranda, Branch 70, Southwest Region
3rd Place: Lilly Winslow, Branch 293, East Coast Region
Grade 10 Winners
1st Place: David Allen, Branch 32, North Central Region
2nd Place: Seth Guzman, Branch 294, Southeast Region
3rd Place: Bayleigh S. Guidry, Branch 251, South Central Region
Grade 11 Winners
1st Place: Malik Bossert-Haverland, Branch 293, East Coast Region
2nd Place: Zachary Miranda, Branch 70, Southwest Region
3rd Place: Natalie Nicole Fibelkorn, Branch 44, Southeast Region
Grade 12 Winners
1st Place: J. D. Bowman, Branch 185, West Coast Region
2nd Place: Jacob Agresta, Branch 55, Northwest Region
3rd Place: Callie Johnston, Branch 294, Southeast Region
