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Thursday, 13 October 2011 15:43

Republican Women’s club announces Americanism Essay Contest

Cooke County Republican Women is sponsoring an Essay Contest as part of its Americanism program. The contest is open to students living and/or attending school in Cooke County, including public, private, and home school students. The deadline for submitting entries is Veterans Day, November 11.

Essays in the Junior Division (grades 5-8) will be 250 words or less, and the topic is allegiance to the flag, and “What does the American flag mean to you?”

The Senior Division (grades 9-12) is asked to write about the rights and responsibilities of citizenship, under the heading “What does being an American mean to you?” Senior Division essays are 500 words or less.

Lynne Compton, Caring for America Chairman, will coordinate the panel of judges. Prizes will be awarded in both divisions.

Packets containing details about the contest have been delivered to school principals around the county. Anyone interested in competing can also call Americanism Chairman Susan Hughes, 940-727-4468, for further information.