Each year, the American Legion ... Contest for students in grades ... AMERICANISM ESSAY CONTEST

AMERICANISM ESSAY CONTEST
2012-2013 Cover Sheet
Each year, the American Legion Auxiliary (ALA) sponsors an Americanism Essay
Contest for students in grades 3-12. Grade levels are divided into five Classes. One
award in each of the five Classes will be presented in each Division. Winners will
receive $50.00 and a $50.00 honorarium in the student’s name to the Children of
Warriors National Presidents’ Scholarship.
Essay Theme: WHAT FREEDOM DO I ENJOY THE MOST?
Essay Classes:
Class
I
II
III
Grade Level
3 and 4
5 and 6
7 and 8
Word Requirement
150 - 250
250 - 300
350 - 400
Essay Check List:
Student Grade
____
Class Competing In
____
Sponsoring ALA Unit
________________________________
Typed or neatly written essay conforming to the word limit for Class
Completed Essay Cover Sheet as first page of essay
Complete this Information:
Student Name:
______________________________________________________
Address (Street, City, State, Zip):
_______________________________________________________________
School Name:
_______________________________________________________________
School City/State:
_______________________________________________________________
Teacher Name and Signature:
_______________________________________________________________
Sponsoring Unit Name & District:
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
Contact Name & Phone #:
_______________________________________________________________
IMPORTANT NOTE: THE STUDENT MUST SIGN THEIR NAME AT THE END OF THEIR ESSAY!!