Anna Martin, Chair
(ratsaronii@comcast.net)
Greetings FRA Members,
Just a quick note abut this year’s essay contest to share with children, grandchildren, etc. This year’s topi is listed below. Any student in graded 7 – 12 may enter the contest. Home schooled included. Contest is not limited to FRA members; however, each student must be sponsored by an FRA member or a current chartered branch.
National prize for 1st, 2nd, 3rd are $2,500, $1,500, $1,000 respectively. The grand national prize is $5,000. There are also regional and branch prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners.
2021-2022 National FRA Americanism Essay Contest
“Why I am Proud to be an American”
Essay Due to Branch Chair no later than December 1, 2021.
Essay Contest 2021-22 Poster
Essay-Rules-2021-22
Essay-Cover-Sheet-2021-22
2020–2021 National FRA Americanism Essay Contest Winners!
OVERALL WINNER: Gabrielle Miranda, Branch 70, Southwest Region
Grade 7 Winners
1st Place Sage A. Wytch Branch 112, SE Region
2nd Place Karli Roth Branch 242, NC Region
3rd Place Addyson Simmons Branch 93, EC Region
Grade 8 Winners
1st Place Gabrielle Miranda Branch 70, SW Region
2nd Place Michael Meng Branch 242, NC Region
3rd Place Lacey Hickman Branch 293, EC Region
Grade 9 Winners
1st Place Ariana Perez Branch 302, SW Region
2nd Place Samantha Steyn Branch 137, WC Region
3rd Place Parker Smith Branch 38, NW Region
Grade 10 Winners
1st Place Byse Hwang Branch 302, SW Region
2nd Place Caleb Gargus Branch 105, NC Region
3rd Place Jade Chapman Branch 137, WC Region
Grade 11 Winners
1st Place Irene Park Branch 302, SW Region
2nd Place Jack Guan Branch 101, WC Region
3rd Place Jonathan Lustig Branch 226, NE/NEng Region
Grade 12 Winners
1st Place Emily Scott Branch 1, NE/NEng Region
2nd Place William Bartle Branch 98, SC Region
3rd Place Annelise Wolfe Branch 41, EC Region
Northwest Region 2020-2021 Winners
Following are results of Americanism Essay contest judging for Northwest Region. First Place winners to be forwarded to National for judging.
7th Grade:
1: Danika Matuska, Anacortes, WA, Branch 097
2: Mary Payton Crosby, Burlington, WA, Branch 245
3: Ian Siah, Portland, OR, Branch 055
8th Grade:
1: Abby Yeske, Helena, MT, Branch 382
2: Ethan Parry, Salem, OR, Branch 055
3: Kacee Arlene Roe Evans, Grangeville, ID, Branch 063
9th Grade:
1: Parker Smith, West Richland, WA, Branch 038
2: Odessa Hunt, Boise, ID, Branch 382
3: Isaac Parks, Gig Harbor, WA, Branch 104
10th Grade:
1: Cadence Etheridge, Meridian, ID, Branch 382
2: Rose Stewart, Juliaetta, ID, Branch 038
11th Grade:
1: Eliana Parks, Gig Harbor, WA, Branch 104
2: Ryan Yeske, Helena, MT, Branch 382
3: Sydney Smith, West Richland, WA, Branch 038
12th Grade:
1: Bethany Petrik, Merrill, OR, Branch 055
2: Margaret Ludwig, Wasilla, AK, Branch 342
3: Zachary Badaouic, Oak Harbor, WA, Branch 097
A-P Purpose: This Committee encourages shipmates, as well as all fellow citizens to
(1)Honor the flag of the United States of America, (2) Observe all patriotic days and anniversaries of distinguished persons and events in our nation’s history, (3) Promote the Constitution of the United States of America and to instill and foster the principles of our founding fathers to our youth, (4) Plan appropriate activities, often with participation with other veteran organizations and encourage participation in all local patriotic programs and celebrations, (5) Conduct an annual Americanism Essay Contest, in accordance with all branch, regional, and national guidelines, and (6) Honor our departed Shipmates and their families.
