PEA RIDGE — Patriot’s Pen
“Are you proud of your country?” is the theme for the Patriot’s Pen youth essay competition. The contest gives students the opportunity to express their views on democracy, with the prospect of winning U.S. Savings bonds. The top 46 national winners will receive at least a $1,000 savings bond. The first-place award is currently a $10,000 savings bond plus an all-expense paid trip to Washington, D.C., for the winner and a parent. The completed essay and entry for must be in the hands of the VFW Post chairman by midnight, Nov. 1, 2011.
Voice of Democracy
The theme for this year’s Voice of Democracy Program is, “Is there pride in serving in our military?” This is open to students grades 9-12. Students compete by writing and recording abroadcast script. Prizes and scholarships are awarded at the local, district, state and national level. Deadline for entries is midnight, Nov. 1,2011. For information, and full description of either contest, call Post Commander Howard Schuettpelz, VFW Post 8109, Pea Ridge, at 619-8799.
School, Pages 8 on 07/27/2011