|
|
Post by Charity on Apr 19, 2006 10:03:53 GMT -5
 GOPUSA is proud to announce the national finalists of the Young Patriots Essay Contest. The overall national winner will be announced this week. www.gopusa.com/youngpatriots/
|
|
|
|
Post by Charity on Apr 19, 2006 10:04:52 GMT -5
Homeschoolers took the prize in many states. What's that Oprah? Don't like homeschoolers in Essay contests Huh???   ;D  |
|
|
|
Post by Charity on Apr 19, 2006 10:06:17 GMT -5
National Winner will be announced on Monday, April 17, 2006. In the wake of September 11, GOPUSA realizes the need to inspire and strengthen the American spirit for what is surely the long fight ahead. GOPUSA also believes in America's youth and supports the goals and objectives of our legislators to improve literacy and education. In the Young Patriots Essay Contest, GOPUSA seeks to deliver a message of patriotism through the words of America's youth. The contest consisted of an essay on the topic "What it means to be an American" and was open to 10th, 11th, and 12th graders across the country. A state winner was chosen from all valid essays received from that state. Five national finalists will be determined from the state winners. An overall national winner will be determined from the five national finalists. The overall national winner will receive a $2,000 savings bond from GOPUSA. Click on any of the red states or the text links below to read the state winning essays. www.gopusa.com/youngpatriots/ |
|
;D 