VFW Auxiliary Americanism Program
Essay Writing Competition for 5th graders
Essay Writing Competition for 5th graders
Definition of essay:
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The 2020-2021 Essay Competition for 5th graders ended November 1, 2020. Check back in September 2021 for the new theme and rules. The deadline is October 31, 2021.
This was a new VFW Auxiliary Americanism Program in 2020. All 5th grade students within 50 miles of Brainerd, MN, were invited and encouraged to write an essay with 250 words or less. The subject was, "What the American Flag Means to Me."
November 2020: Grace Sarvie took first place in Brainerd for $20, then won in MN 6th District and went on to Minnesota state completion, which she won. She received a blanket embroidered with her name.
Grace Sarvie of Brainerd, MN
What the American Flag Means to Me, by Grace Sarvie
To me, the American flag means peace, freedom, and joy. It tells me what the soldiers did for our country. They fought for their freedom and other people's freedom too. It makes me happy and helps me appreciate my country even more than I did when I was first learning about America. I love the country that I live in because it is free and that is where God put me. It is a gift from God. When I look at the American flag, I think of the guidance it gives me to appreciate the country more and more every day. When I see the flags at half-staff I really think about the police, firemen, and medical workers that help our country.
The American flag is very special to me and I think it should be to other people too. I do truly think that the American flag is a gift from God and lots of people don't see that. Every part of the American flag tells me something about our country like the red and white stripes and the white stars. I really also think that the Pledge of Allegiance and the National Anthem are really beautiful songs and sayings about our country. I love our country so much and I think there is still a lot more to learn about it and the American flag. This is what the American flag means to me.
To me, the American flag means peace, freedom, and joy. It tells me what the soldiers did for our country. They fought for their freedom and other people's freedom too. It makes me happy and helps me appreciate my country even more than I did when I was first learning about America. I love the country that I live in because it is free and that is where God put me. It is a gift from God. When I look at the American flag, I think of the guidance it gives me to appreciate the country more and more every day. When I see the flags at half-staff I really think about the police, firemen, and medical workers that help our country.
The American flag is very special to me and I think it should be to other people too. I do truly think that the American flag is a gift from God and lots of people don't see that. Every part of the American flag tells me something about our country like the red and white stripes and the white stars. I really also think that the Pledge of Allegiance and the National Anthem are really beautiful songs and sayings about our country. I love our country so much and I think there is still a lot more to learn about it and the American flag. This is what the American flag means to me.
Second Place Beyla Goble $15.00
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Third Place Max Weheler, $10.00
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All are from Brainerd
6th to 8th graders participate in the Patriot's Pen Competition
Students in grades 9 - 12 are eligible to compete in the VFW's Voice of Democracy
Scouts K-12 compete for the Scout of the Year Award
