St. Mary’s School
A m e r i c a n i s m E s s a y C o n t e s t
Each year, the National American Legion Auxiliary (ALA) sponsors an Americanism Essay Contest for grade school students (grades 3-12). However, the American Legion Auxiliary Department of Maryland, Inc. participates in the Essay Contest for grades 3 - 8 and these grades are divided into three Classes (groups) with the respective Word Requirement.
TITLE: How Can I show My Patriotism in My Community?
DATES OF CONTEST: November 1, 2011 through February 1, 2012
ELIGIBILITY: Contest limited to students in grades 3 - 8. Note: word requirement for each Class.
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Class (Group)
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Grade Level
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Word Requirement
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I
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3 and 4
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150 – 250
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II
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5 and 6
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250 – 300
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III
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7 and 8
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350 - 400
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FORM: Essay may be neatly handwritten or typed and must conform to the word limit for the student's Class. IMPORTANT: The student's signature must be at the end of the essay.
JUDGING: A panel of judges who are not members of the American Legion Auxiliary will judge entries. The decision of the judges shall be final.
REQUIREMENTS: There is a National American Legion Auxiliary cover sheet (first page of essay) that includes Classes 1 - V for Grades 3 - 8. This cover sheet must be completed in its entirety, including the teacher's name and signature. IMPORTANT: Do not modify the National cover sheet!
DEPARTMENT OF MARYLANLD PRIZES: Three prizes shall be awarded in each Department Contest (Class I, Class II, and Class III.) Prizes shall be cash gifts with essay medals as follows:
(* Cash prizes are awarded at the State and Division Levels NOT at the initial Unit Level.)
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First Place
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$200.00
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Essay Medal
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Class I, II, III
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Second Place
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$100.00
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Essay Medal
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Class I, II, III
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Third Place
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$75.00
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Essay Medal
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Class I, II, III
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The Contest Cover Sheets were sent to the teachers of 3rd through 8th grade. Please let the office know if you need another one.