VFW Auxiliary Americanism Program
Essay Writing Competition for 5th graders
Essay Writing Competition for 5th graders
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Definition of essay: A short piece of writing on a particular subject. |
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The VFW Essay Competition:
Fifth grade students living within 50 miles of Brainerd, MN, are invited and encouraged to write an essay with 250 words or less.
The 2021-2022 theme is "What have you done for veterans today?"
Fifth grade students living within 50 miles of Brainerd, MN, are invited and encouraged to write an essay with 250 words or less.
The 2021-2022 theme is "What have you done for veterans today?"
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The deadline is October 31, 2021.
Winners receive $10, $15 or $20.
Winning entries will be displayed on the Brainerd VFW website and will be sent to the news media.
Winners receive $10, $15 or $20.
Winning entries will be displayed on the Brainerd VFW website and will be sent to the news media.
The 2020 theme 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
Students in grades 6 - 8 compete in the Patriot's Pen Competition
Students in grades 9 - 12 compete in the Voice of Democracy Competion
Scouts K-12 compete for the Scout of the Year Award
