AMERICANISM ESSAY CONTEST
2013 - 2014 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, and a $50 honorarium in the student’s name will be made to the Children of Warriors National Presidents’ Scholarship fund.
Essay Theme: How can I show my pride in being an American?
Essay Classes:
Class Grade Level Word Requirement
I 3 and 4 150 - 250
II 5 and 6 250 - 300
III 7 and 8 350 - 400
IV 9 and 10 450 - 500
V 11 and 12 450 - 500
Essay Check List:
0 Student Grade ____ Class Competing In ____
0 Sponsoring ALA Unit ___Gold Star Unit 191__________
0 Typed or neatly written essay conforming to the word limit for Class
0 Completed Essay Cover Sheet as first page of essay
Word Count of essay ______
Complete this Information:
Student Name: _
Address (Street, City, State, Zip):
_______________________________________________________________
School Name:
_______________________________________________________________
School City/State:
_______________________________________________________________
Teacher Name and Signature:
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Sponsoring Unit Name & District:
____________Gold Star Unit 191, Western Maryland District______________
