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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 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.
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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 250 words or less on patriotism.  The subject was, "What the American Flag Means to Me."
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Grace Sarvie
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Beyla Goble
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Max Wehler
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First place prize of $20.00 went to to Grace Sarvie 
Second place of $15.00 went to Beyla Goble
Third place of $10.00 went to Max Wehler 
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
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